Subject: It's a fairly laborious job, but not difficult Author: DavidC (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 11909 posts Posted on: 2004-01-28 16:52:15

The only trick is to get an upholterer's "pig ring" tool (around $25) and a box of rings. This will make the job of putting the leather back on the seats a LOT easier than trying to do it without the right tool.

As I recall the seat cushions were about $80 each (two per seat -- upper and lower parts).

I've got lots of pictures. Let me compose a nice write-up and I'll get back to you here with the details.

David Cecil
'97 740iL, 117k miles
'86 735i, 91k miles

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