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#5 of 12 2006 Toyota 4Runner - map light replacement by mustangace Apr 02, 2008 (8:34 am)
I have a 2006 Toyota 4Runner SR5. The overhead map light on the passenger side is out. I am able to remove the unit from the overhead but can not see how to remove the bulb. Dealers want $95 to even look at it and claim it would take 2-3 hours. It looks like a 15 minute job.
#6 of 12 Safety with leather reupholstering by claymore1 May 06, 2008 (9:01 am)
Just wondering about installing leather seats on my sport. This is the first year that side air bags are offered. If I were to get a new 4Runner then add aftermarket leather later...would this be a problem with some of the safety features? I am worried that this may hurt the effectiveness of the side air bags. Did the installers give any warnings about that? Thanks Replies to this message: erik_h (May 06, 2008 4:32 pm) mcmurfy (May 06, 2008 9:37 pm) nedzel (May 07, 2008 11:50 am)
#7 of 12 Re: Safety with leather reupholstring [claymore1] by erik_h May 06, 2008 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: claymore1 (May 06, 2008 9:01 am) Try Katzkin com or similar site to find an aftermarket installer in your area. I put heated seats in my Lexus and I had a friend who added leather and heaters to his CRV. The installer can tell you if there are any issues with your model. Some of the newer models have a sensor in the passenger seat for the airbags which causes issues with the heaters.
#8 of 12 Re: Safety with leather reupholstering [claymore1] by mcmurfy May 06, 2008 (9:37 pm)
Replying to: claymore1 (May 06, 2008 9:01 am) My 2007 did have the side curtain airbags, and no they were affected because they changed the seats and not the side curtains. Replies to this message: nedzel (May 07, 2008 11:50 am)
#9 of 12 Re: Safety with leather reupholstering [mcmurfy] by nedzel May 07, 2008 (11:50 am)
Replying to: mcmurfy (May 06, 2008 9:37 pm) I think he is concerned about the side air bags (which are in the seats and thus would be affected by the seat cover), not about the side-curtain air bags.   The side-curtain air bags protect your head. The side air bags protect your thorax.
#10 of 12 Adding Leather by mcmurfy May 20, 2008 (11:53 am)
Yeah, I've got those on my seats as well. Since the tab is still in place and since this company does leather installs for the dealers in Portland, I'm assuming it's fine. Thank God for know it alls. Replies to this message: nedzel (May 21, 2008 11:00 am)
#11 of 12 Re: Adding Leather [mcmurfy] by nedzel May 21, 2008 (11:00 am)
Replying to: mcmurfy (May 20, 2008 11:53 am) Maybe it is fine. Maybe it isn't. How would you know? Has the upholstery shop tested the airbags with their seat covers installed?

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