subarutom

Hi .can anyone help. i just purchased some sti seats from a 2002 bugeye to install in my 2004 blobeye. Have been told they are really easy to install and are compatable but was wondering whats the score with the airbag connections under the seat and the seat belt warning light that goes off untill you put seat belt in . Any advice would be great as i was going to fit them this afternoon.Cheers Tom

Rez

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Hi mate, just fitted bug STI seats to my blob wagon.. seat belt warning lights are fine but you'll need two little resistors to slot into the air bag connectors to prevent the light from being on.. you can still fit them but the light will stay on the dash till you fit the resistors.. a wee tip, make sure the runners on the STI seats are equal length before you offer them up.. ie, count the gaps on both sides, i didn't and i thought they weren't going to fit! also, hand tighten the bolts into the floor before you tighten up with a wrench.. they thread easily... hope this helps..

subarutom

Thanks very much, as it happens the airbag light light is on anyway, was told its just a loose connection probably because i adjust the seat every time i get in it (dad borrows car ). suppose my main concern then is that the airbag isnt going to blow up in my face because ive interfered but if i crash it hopefully will...

JonMc

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3.3Ohm resistors for a few pennies each or you can get the squibs from Subaru for about a tenner iirc

Midlife......

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It's a bit easier to put the front seats in through the back door semi-reclined with the back seats out. Two man job is best and watch the paintwork........underneath the seats seem full of sharp metal

Shaun

subarutom

thanks for all the advice chaps. how long time wise should i allow. dont want to leave my self short on light later on ?

BlueBugEye

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10 mins a seat!

Midlife......

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Give it an hour including tea breaks / kit Kat. Can you find a helper ??

Shaun

subarutom

yes my dad is going to help.Mum is going to make the tea.or if its raining i will make the tea and my mum can help my dad fit the seats . Tom

Midlife......

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..........sorted then

Shaun

Rez

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Doesn't take long at all mate... Again, those bolts are made of chocolate, try not to thread em!

-shane-

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I found the bolts can wind in by hand but sometimes there don't want to wind up completely so need to use the socket set,

I fitted the whole interior in 2 1/2 hours that includes door cards and having a drink or 2, Most of the time i found was carefully putting the seats in and taking them out minding the paint work

daz1968

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I put seats in via back door, but also put an old blanket all arround doorway in case I slipped, not a difficult job to do, you could also use masking tape on door shuts as another precaution if it makes you feel better.

The Pink Ninja

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As above, Its a doddle, 4 bolts each front seat and 6 for the rears if a remember correctly, In through the rear doors partly reclined as above but put a towel or something like over the centre console as this is more than likely where it will get a bit tight and it scratches pretty easily