bobowah

Has anyone replaced their interiors with either Leatherseats.com or other leather replacements.

I went to one upholstery place and they said they would not touch the car because of the side airbags. I also read that Toyota does not recommend this as the leather is specially sewn for the explosion of the airbag.

Any suggestions?

Quote below:
http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forum...inks/links/226
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11/10/2005 - All 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 model year Lexus vehicles. Beginning in 1997, Lexus introduced side airbags for the LS400. Starting with 1998, all Lexus vehicles are equipped with side airbags as standard equipment.

Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers* with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials due to the following:
�� Seat covers NOT recommended by Lexus may affect side airbag performance, in
general or in part, during an accident.
�� Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe
occupant injuries.
�� Seat covers are an integral part of this safety system. Replacing original seat covers* with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials may compromise the effectiveness of this safety system.
�� The design of the seat is complex, integrating safety and strength with comfort
and luxury.

*NOTE:
Lexus original seat covers that were NOT designed for side airbag equipped seats
cannot be used due to the effect on proper airbag performance.

Lexus strongly discourages modifying original equipment seats that have
side airbags.

Additionally, Lexus strongly advises against the installation or use of aftermarket
seat covers, which could impair the performance of the side airbags in the event of an accident.

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biglexass

i would say try it see what happens.if it pops then you got your answer....(o/|\o)

skperformance

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If you have bags then i would not get covers on the seats.
If you did get some i would make a cut down the side with the bag and sew it back to make it look clean.