97 XK8 coupe
wife says passenger seat now lower than it used to be
seat has a forward up down button and seat goes forward backward but not up down
had seat module replaced some years back
had tech look at the seat during routine service and he say there is no up down motor
so what is the skinny

wife confuse
has up down button but never had up own motor
motor got "lost" somehow
what?

thanks
Loren

 

Never saw a passenger seat in the X100 with RISE/FALL.

 

a long shot, but does your SO have any joint / mobility issues ? When my injury related arthritis is hitting me really hard, I would swear the seat height has changed.

Z

 

well she / I about 80 years and this and that hurts
we are both shorter than we used to be so that could be it

 

Just basing my guess on my own problematic back and leg pain(s). When I’m having a bad day I’d swear that the XKR’s seat height had changed.

I’m 71, but due to a few catastrophic motorcycle accidents in the 1970’s, my back has aged much faster than the rest of me.

Z

 

There have been posts before about broken netting/webbing underlying the seat cushion, presenting as a lowered seating position. From memory, this problem could be repaired.

Best of luck, keep us posted.

 

that has not been suggested
will check is out
can I do that without pulling the seat? (since I am not a mechanic)

 

You will need to remove the seat in order to check / replace the interior seat webbing. Four Torx T-40 bolts if I remember correctly....

 

Jon is correct. The webbing discussed looks more like a rubber sheet to me. It does split over time and you will sink a bit. Much more comfortable with it installed.

I tried and gave up trying to find a new one. Decided to make a replacement myself, cost about $15. Used a rubber(ery) material designed as a waterproof barrier for installing shower stall base.

Job: take seat out.
Measure and cut new material with common scissors.
Remove metal hook (1left, 1 right) from old ripped piece.
Fold new piece left side over.
Cut hole approx 3 inches in, 1/4 inch in size on the fold you just created. Scissors again.
Place 1 metal support clamp in the holes.
Put rubber glue on the fold's flap.
Fold over.
Place old book or 2x4 over the newly glued flap.
Do same for other side.
Let dry overnight.
Install.
Happy wife, happy . . .

Look this is an overview of what the job takes. Final instructions bot much different, if you want to do it, just ask.

My memory says not enough room under passenger seat right now for you to bend over and evaluate the stock piece of rubber. Going to have to un-bolt the seat to see.

Its on you now to come back with questions/ requests.

John

John