Replace Gen 3 manual seats with power seats?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Robert Holt, Nov 2, 2014.

  1. Robert Holt

    Robert Holt Senior Member

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    I have a line on Gen3 power front seats, so I need to know:
    1. Can I switch in the power seats easily or are there physical or electrical,modifications that must be made?
    2. What is a fair price to offer the seller for the driver's side seat? It is the Softex fake leather I think.
    3. If I do both driver and passenger side, what would be a fair price to offer for both seats?
    (The donor car is a 2011 and I have a 2012 if that helps.)
    Thanks in advance for the advice, folks!
     
    #1 Robert Holt, Nov 2, 2014
  2. mrstop

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    Power seats weren't added until 2012 with the Softex seats. 2011 and earlier had leather. So I'm guessing that the donor has leather but not power seats.
     
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    mechanically you'll probably be fine, you might need to find a live feed in the dash and run it through the door jamb, under the sill plate to the seat. or maybe pick up a wire from the console.
     
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