Is it possible to switch front seats left <-> right ?

il96 · 01-21-2003, 10:37 AM

Since the left front seat gets used the most I was wondering if I could switch it with the right seat. Is this possible (w/o any modifications) ?

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Brady · 01-21-2003, 03:44 PM

whoa! interesting question. but the answer is probably 'no'.

if i'm not mistaken, the seats have the seat buckle integrated, and that would make it difficult to buckle up correctly. for this reason, they've probably designed the seats so they don't bolt in properly if you try to do this. just would be my guess.

WRSport · 01-21-2003, 04:56 PM

If I recal, didnt Imprezer figure out a way to swap the version 5/6 seats?

dookiebob · 01-21-2003, 07:38 PM

It can be done, but it is a PITA and not worth the trouble. Also, you lose some functionality of the seat (height adjustment). Also, the adjusters would be on the wrong side if you just tried to switch the rails.

If you look under the seats, you will see that they are very different indeed. I found this out during my leather install.

il96 · 01-21-2003, 09:25 PM

Okay then

cdvma · 01-22-2003, 12:46 PM

Airbags will be on wrong side. Bad idea.

01-21-2003, 10:37 AM	#1
il96 Gone... But not forgotten Member#: 13082 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Philadelphia	Is it possible to switch front seats left <-> right ? Since the left front seat gets used the most I was wondering if I could switch it with the right seat. Is this possible (w/o any modifications) ? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-21-2003, 03:44 PM	#2
Brady Scooby Specialist Member#: 14838 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: T.C., MN -- Impeach SolidForce Vehicle: 2005 LGT--Garnet Red 197 Iggpoints	whoa! interesting question. but the answer is probably 'no'. if i'm not mistaken, the seats have the seat buckle integrated, and that would make it difficult to buckle up correctly. for this reason, they've probably designed the seats so they don't bolt in properly if you try to do this. just would be my guess.

01-21-2003, 04:56 PM	#3
WRSport Scooby Specialist Member#: 2060 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Bay Area Vehicle: 00 2.5RS Coupe 01 black boxster hardtop	If I recal, didnt Imprezer figure out a way to swap the version 5/6 seats?

01-21-2003, 07:38 PM	#4
dookiebob Scooby Specialist Member#: 21767 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles Vehicle: 2002 STi wannabe Midnight Blue Swirl	It can be done, but it is a PITA and not worth the trouble. Also, you lose some functionality of the seat (height adjustment). Also, the adjusters would be on the wrong side if you just tried to switch the rails. If you look under the seats, you will see that they are very different indeed. I found this out during my leather install.

01-21-2003, 09:25 PM	#5
il96 Gone... But not forgotten Member#: 13082 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Philadelphia	Okay then

01-22-2003, 12:46 PM	#6
cdvma Scooby Specialist Member#: 21980 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Central MA Vehicle: 2002 PSM WRX (Sold) 2017 BMW X5	Airbags will be on wrong side. Bad idea.