Vivaro project Pt8. Repairing & rebuilding the drivers seat.

The Vivaro's drivers seat was in a bit of a state.
This is how we repaired and rebuilt it.
Thanks to Jay at Universal Upholstery for the fabric repair, top bloke & top quality.
Check him out on the interweb at:-
universal-upho...
Or on Instagram at:-
/ upholsteryuniversal
See our RUclips channel at:-
/ @larcsworkshop
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/ larcs_workshop
I have to warn you that I have no formal automotive training, and have just learned by breaking stuff. If you can learn anything from my mistakes then great, but you do so at your own risk!

[@johnrussell3389]

Thank you for this video! I found it very helpful. After watching I was brave enough to do the same repair. The foam in my seat back was split the same as your one, I copied your repair with complete success. I also fitted a £30 pair of universal arm rests, which fit really well.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 😁, that's great that you sorted it out. I'm interested in the arm rest you found, where did you get them from?
Cheers Larcs 👍

[@lukeappleyard4694]

Lol I love how happy you are at the end these videos are great m8 helped me with a few things.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, glad they are of some use 😁.
Cheers Larcs 👍

[@thelawman]

I'm well chuffed for you to sir, well done job

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks very much 👍

[@mrlangdon2379]

Good work bud. I love fashioning stuff in a bid to find solutions when working on cars I learnt a lot of my late father and at 59 I’m still learning going forward. Wish you were local be good to meet up with a fellow enthusiast, I’m doing a Mk7 transit (XLWB) jumbo camper at the minute but progress is slow due to physical limitations due to ill health. Once again brother, we’ll done.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, no problems 😃. Good luck with the transit and I hope your health improves 🤞.
Cheers Larcs 👍

[@richardroe6177]

Cracking job!

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@grahampearn9361]

That's a great job mate👍

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks Gray😁. Really pleased how it turned out (you could probably tell🤣) comfortable too😁.
Cheers Larcs 👍

[@frednetherlands887]

Well done. Did the same on a Mondeo seat.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 😊.
Cheers Larcs 👍

[@grumpygrandpa3640]

Awesome job 100 times better

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 👍.

[@craiggardner367]

Top job 👍🏽

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, I'm really pleased (and surprised) how it turned out 😁.
Cheers Larcs 👍

[@steamyrotter]

Proper Job as we yokels say..
👍👍👍👍

[@LarcsWorkshop]

🤣😂 Cheers DP👍. Nice to no someone els hoo can speak propur local like😉.

[@rambosskidlid2459]

Excellent job mate. If you do decide to sell the swivel base I’m your man.
Keep up the great work.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Ok thanks, I'll keep you in mind (sorry I haven't replied sooner, I'm having trouble with comment notifications).
Cheers, Larcs.

[@martinxxxmartin]

One of the main points was to find out what is the adhesive for the foam. Why are you not showing it properly?

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@martinxxxmartin I showed the actual can of glue I used at 5mins 30secs.

[@du7ch384]

Loved watching along and wow what a fantastic result well done,
I Just wondered if you considered fitting a heated seat kit for winter? surely couldn't be too hard with a live feed relay switch and elements. I have the same van and there's not many luxuries I might be tempted to try this.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 😁. That's a great idea 💡. If you do, please could you tell us all how you get on?
Cheers Larcs 👍

[@du7ch384]

@@LarcsWorkshop Will do 👍

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@du7ch384 👍

[@brianbrooks4070]

Enjoyed the video, did you raise the drivers seat to match new height of passenger seat.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Sorry, I just got your comment (having problems with RUclips). I didn't raise the driver's seat, I didn't think it was worth it as it is height - adjustable anyway. Sorry again for the late reply.
Cheers Larcs 👍

[@morgan9303]

I need to repair my driver's seat, what fabric did you use to bond it? And what spray glue?

[@LarcsWorkshop]

The glue I used was high temperature trim-fix adhesive. The fabric I bonded to the foam was a headlining material that my wife uses for interfacing.
Cheers Larcs 👍

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Nice job mate sub

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 👍.
Cheers Larcs.

[@1978sjt]

Dammit, the bit I wanted to see (seat removal and install), you skipped

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Sorry, it's just a few bolts and seatbelt pre-tensioner plug through.

[@1978sjt]

@@LarcsWorkshop all good, found one, yeah, simple, but with these (relatively) modern vehicles, sometimes just doing something out of order can result in an expensive trip to a tech.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@1978sjt Very true 👍

[@Wolga3102]

wenn das normal aufgenommen wird, kann man es besser sehen🤷‍♂️‼️

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean?

[@lieberfreialsgleich]

a new seat pad on ebay is only 40€

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, I'll look out for one next time.
Cheers Larcs.

[@dekdeejay5081]

Video a bit pointless too much time laps not explaing intricate parts hog wires I watch it for disappointing

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks