Lumbar Support Repair

[octaviadan]

Has anyone fitted one of these??

http://www.skodaparts.com/product/octavia-

lumbar-support-repair-kit-1996-2008-29554

If so how easy was it? Ordered one for mine and wondered if anyone had any tips!

Thanks in advance!

[octaviadan]

http://www.skodaparts.com/product/octavia-lumbar-support-repair-kit-1996-2008-29554

[octaviadan]

Apologies the original link didnt work!!

[trundlenut]

Seat out and dismantle the whole of the back. It is a fiddly complicated job. Plus you may have the seat airbag to contend with.

I did a how to for fixing the cable if it snaps.

[octaviadan]

On mine the cable was fine but the plastic part at the bottom has broken into pieces. I did find another identical seat (black Elegance) at a breakers but that had the same issue!! :(

Re the airbag issue, Im guessing that would be in a self contained unit inside the seat so shouldnt cause any concern especially if unplugged??

[octaviadan]

And the 'how to'guide in the Techincal Section is excellent

[trundlenut]

On mine the cable was fine but the plastic part at the bottom has broken into pieces. I did find another identical seat (black Elegance) at a breakers but that had the same issue!! :(

Re the airbag issue, Im guessing that would be in a self contained unit inside the seat so shouldnt cause any concern especially if unplugged??

Just make sure you disconnect the battery first. IIRC the airbag wiring is a bit fiddly through the seat too, but it's a long time since I had a mkI.

[octaviadan]

OK thanks for the advice will do!