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Platinum 2021 -- replacing seat cover with slight tear?

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Hello everyone, my 2021 Lobo Platinum's leather seat cover has a slight tear in one spot. Does anyone know if I can replace it myself? I have the impression it's made of leather. Thanks for your replies.
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Without knowing your mechanical experience or abilities that's a question only you can answer. Now, yes you can order a new leather seat cover. Yes, it can be replaced. But again, what are your abilities? I'm a mechanically knowledgeable guy but I wouldn't attempt to replace my seat cover myself. I would have someone that has the right tools and expert experience do it for me.
 
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Hello, and thank you for your information. I'm not a mechanic and will probably need to see a specialist. How much will a cover like that cost, including installation? Best regards, Rico
 

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I fixed a small tear with crazy glue one time, I was very careful and it worked great.
 

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Like the other poster said only you can decided if you are capable or not. For me, it is an easy job. There are several videos you can watch and then decide if you want to try it.
here is one
 

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I replaced my cloth seat covers with leather take offs from a seller on eBay. Not a hard job at all and like someone else said there’s plenty of vids out on doing seats in F-150’s.

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Thanks for your contributions. I'll watch these videos. I hope there are some that show the conversion on a newer vehicle. I think things can often change during the conversion. But thanks anyway for the tips. Regards, Rico
 

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I purchased a powered seat from a 2017 f150 and stripped it down to the frame then put my cushions, airbags, and covers from a 2022 on that frame. The video i posted shows a guy taking apart seats from a 14 gen truck.
Not much change to be had on seats. The 2024 and up seat back covers attach a little different but none of this is difficult and you dont need special tools. You could always pay a shop to do it.
 

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May be a bit of a stretch, however, I feel that if you can make it through assembling a piece of furniture from ikea, you can find your way through swapping the seat covers!

The one tool that made it helpful for me was a pick for o rings.

I was quoted locally $1,900 for the job ($1,100 material cost). Purchased the set for $400 and gave up 6 hours of my free time.
 

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When I bought my 2022 used, the drivers seat bolster on the back of the seat was torn. After some searching on ebay I found a complete set of my covers for $150. Swapped it out myself and put the extras away for future needs.

Since these trucks have airbags in the seat backs, keep that in mind. the rest is mostly velcro and zippers. If your going to have trouble it will be with the wires that hold the middle of the covers at the seams.
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