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I guess that was my question. How does one press the sloped locking tab while pulling on the connector. I tried to push on the tab with a screwdriver while pulling with my fingers but couldn't managed to do it.
suggestions on a tool to use that might make it easier?
I still haven't gotten the seat heater connector released. Any suggestions? I want to replace the cover but I guess if I can't get the connector off I will just have to splice wires. Hoping someone here who's done it before has better suggestion.
Just an FYI.. Definitely use your VIN when ordering seat covers. I ordered seat covers for my 2013 GLK350 4matic based on all the OEM Mercedes parts web-sites. I used my VIN. Got the wrong seat cover. The online dealer looked up the VIN and the part was completely different and are replacing it. So don't just go by the year/model, use your VIN.
Very labor intensive and without the factory docs(WIS) you will be back and many times!!
Get a labor quote from an upholstery shop and buy the wife a pizza!!
Not hard at all to do. Seat stays in the car, seat bottom pulls out by removing two torx screws as per photo and sliding the seat bottom out after unplugging the two plugs. Then turn the seat over on your work bench , I used the kitchen table, no tools needed although I used a flat screwdriver to release the clips holding the the cover on, slide the new cover on the seat bottom and slide the seat bottom back on the seat, reinstall the 2 small torx screws. Took me 1/2 hour and if I ever need to do another one I could cut that down in half. Dealer quoted me $1,350, I sought the OEM cover online for $240
Electrical connectors and seat cover removal/reinstallation video
Originally Posted by iewoals
How does one release the seat heater electrical connectors? I can't seem to disconnect the plugs for the heaters? I don't want to break them by accident.
i see the tabs on the top and assume there are tabs on he bottom as well. Just not sure how to disconnect it without breaking it.
thanks
I just completed replacing the driver's seat cover on my W212 2013 E350. I found useful info on this X204 forum. So, I'm sharing my findings.
I too found it impossible to release the seat heater electrical connectors. Looking at the Mercedes EPC, I discovered that Mercedes sells butt connectors specifically for this scenario. My local dealer didn't have the Mercedes butt connectors so I used generic ones.
Besides the connector issue, I found the following video to be extremely helpful. The video is not in English; I just muted the audio and watched the video carefully. Note that the video shows removal of the entire driver's seat from the vehicle which is not necessary. Just watch the relevant parts.
Plutoe, thanks for the warning but I'm not certain what your experience was...maybe we have different models or they changed the design at some time. For reference our is a 2011.
It was a relatively easy job. Here is what I learned:
1. If you are just doing the bottom seat you don't need to remove the entire seat. If I would have know this it would saved me from disconnecting the battery and about 20min in labor. There are two torx screws at the front (underneath) that when you remove those it allows the bottom cushion to come right out.
2. Once the seat is out, I started with releasing the back first then the sides/front.
3. Once you release the edges you will need to release the clips that hold the seams in place against the cushion. I did this by pushing down on the copper seam rod (not certain what its called) and then pushing away from the 'hooked plastic" then out. Hard to describe and the pics don't show it well but really straight forward. There are two white ones in the back and maybe 8 to 10 blue ones.
My new seat cover didn't come with the copper rods that ran front-to-back so I reused the ones in the old cover.
Reverse the order to install. The last few inches of the longer part of the edge required a little coaxing but overall an easy job.
Completed cover had a little wrinkle towards the back that went away by the time I mounted it in the car.
Total time to remove and replace the cover was about an hour. Hopefully with the above information this will save somebody 20 minutes or so.
When shopping used GLKs we noticed quite a few had the same 2 inch abrasion in the driver's seat bottom, mid-rear, near the left thigh bolster. Wondering what might make this common?
(BTW all the cars we found were artico, not leather, which made it easier to accept the practicality of having vinyl seats.)
When shopping used GLKs we noticed quite a few had the same 2 inch abrasion in the driver's seat bottom, mid-rear, near the left thigh bolster. Wondering what might make this common?
(BTW all the cars we found were artico, not leather, which made it easier to accept the practicality of having vinyl seats.)
Perhaps keys/wallet in people's pockets erodes the surface in that area....
Perhaps keys/wallet in people's pockets erodes the surface in that area....
Perhaps, but we saw three GLKs each with the same deep front-to-back scuff in the exact same location.
Was a little concerned about it being caused by a sensor, heater grid point, or something like that beneath the seat cover.
I ended up trying to touch up first before buying an entire seat cover for $200+ once it got more severe.
I used a product on called fortivo which is a vinyl upholstery adhesive and filler all in one for less than $20 bucks. It's not perfect but 90% there. I am sure I could have gotten a perfect blend if I spent more time on it. I then applied some 303 vinyl protectant to give it a matte protective coating. So far lasted 2 months of daily use without further spreading.
Plutoe, thanks for the warning but I'm not certain what your experience was...maybe we have different models or they changed the design at some time. For reference our is a 2011.
It was a relatively easy job. Here is what I learned:
1. If you are just doing the bottom seat you don't need to remove the entire seat. If I would have know this it would saved me from disconnecting the battery and about 20min in labor. There are two torx screws at the front (underneath) that when you remove those it allows the bottom cushion to come right out.
2. Once the seat is out, I started with releasing the back first then the sides/front.
3. Once you release the edges you will need to release the clips that hold the seams in place against the cushion. I did this by pushing down on the copper seam rod (not certain what its called) and then pushing away from the 'hooked plastic" then out. Hard to describe and the pics don't show it well but really straight forward. There are two white ones in the back and maybe 8 to 10 blue ones.
My new seat cover didn't come with the copper rods that ran front-to-back so I reused the ones in the old cover.
Reverse the order to install. The last few inches of the longer part of the edge required a little coaxing but overall an easy job.
Completed cover had a little wrinkle towards the back that went away by the time I mounted it in the car.
Total time to remove and replace the cover was about an hour. Hopefully with the above information this will save somebody 20 minutes or so.
Thank you so much for posting this jroach - I just did this for my girlfriend’s 2010 GLK350, bought a used bottom cover on eBay and it was a breeze to replace with your instructions. Really appreciate it!
Sorry to revive this thread but I've used the link that was mentioned in a couple of replies in this thread to look up the replacement cover for my car but even when I put in the VIN it comes up with options that have descriptions of the wrong color or material, etc. Can anyone point me towards the best place to get a verified correct part number for the cover I need? Thanks in advance.
Sorry to revive this thread but I've used the link that was mentioned in a couple of replies in this thread to look up the replacement cover for my car but even when I put in the VIN it comes up with options that have descriptions of the wrong color or material, etc. Can anyone point me towards the best place to get a verified correct part number for the cover I need? Thanks in advance.
I would definitely email the place you are ordering from and give them your VIN and ask them for the correct part number. Any of the places that sell OEM Mercedes parts should work fine.
I would definitely email the place you are ordering from and give them your VIN and ask them for the correct part number. Any of the places that sell OEM Mercedes parts should work fine.
I just recently did this, bought a used cover on eBay and it worked out great! Here's the screenshot of my eBay order for reference: https://imgur.com/7Sj5tgd
The manufacturer part number is listed as 6029979N and it is also on the sticker on the cover, but not sure if you can find a replacement based on that.
Just finished this. Despite the cover I ordered stating that it doesn't support heated seats, it came with the heating element and cable. I snipped the cable off as to not have anything dangle or be loose. Relatively straight-forward, but getting the plastic perimeter of the cover around the frame was a bit of a challenge for someone who has never done any sort of upholstery work before. You really gotta trust that the fabric will not rip. When fitting the plastic perimeter of new cover, START AT THE FRONT OF THE SEAT. Then, work your way down the sides. the sides are open ended and have some room to move up or down the frame. The front of the seat does not; if you have too much permimeter when you come to the front, it won't fit and you'll have to unravel the work you just completed.
Does anybody have any personal experience with replacing the seat cover on the drivers seat? I'm about to order the bottom cover. I've replaced covers before without an issue on other cars but I'm concerned about any issues i.e.: triggering the air bag light, creating a fault that will then require me to take it to the dealer to reset or other parts that should be ordered at the same time.
I also plan to replace that center scroll knob. Decided against the repair as illustrated in another thread for a new knob so I could get in and out quickly.
I would love any input from those that have replaced this part as well.
Thanks in advance.
Great post. I'm looking for help on removing upper driver seat cover. I have a C350 so I presume it's the same procedure. Does anyone know of a DIY?
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