racinwarrior
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So after looking for a while i cannot find a COMPLETE how to guide for the popular seat swap. I just finished mine so i figured id contribute
The basics of this swap will apply to almost any 95 - 00 explorer into pretty much any ranger extended cab. in my case i have an 01 ranger and found 00 explorer limited heated/power leather seats.
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Original Poster: Racinwarrior
Difficulty: 4 out of 10
Time to install: 2 hours
Disclaimer: The Ranger Station.com, The Ranger Station.com Staff, nor the original poster are responsible for you doing this modification to your vehicle. By doing this modification and following this how-to you, the installer, take full responsibility if anything is damaged or messed up. If you have questions, feel free to PM the original poster or ask in the appropriate section of The Ranger Station.com forums.
Brief Explanation: a how to on installing explorer seats into a ranger
Tools Needed:
sockets
drill
1/2 drill bit
knife
Parts Needed:
Explorer Seats
Ranger seat belt pretensioners
1/2 x 3 grade 8 bolts, nuts, washers
3/8 black iron pipe for spacers. Cut to 7/8
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1. Remove you old seats, then remove the seat belt pre-tensioners
2. Remove the four 8mm bolts holding the track assembly to the seat frame (see pic) Also disconnect the brown seat motor plug and small memory plug on the drivers side.
The basics of this swap will apply to almost any 95 - 00 explorer into pretty much any ranger extended cab. in my case i have an 01 ranger and found 00 explorer limited heated/power leather seats.
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Original Poster: Racinwarrior
Difficulty: 4 out of 10
Time to install: 2 hours
Disclaimer: The Ranger Station.com, The Ranger Station.com Staff, nor the original poster are responsible for you doing this modification to your vehicle. By doing this modification and following this how-to you, the installer, take full responsibility if anything is damaged or messed up. If you have questions, feel free to PM the original poster or ask in the appropriate section of The Ranger Station.com forums.
Brief Explanation: a how to on installing explorer seats into a ranger
Tools Needed:
sockets
drill
1/2 drill bit
knife
Parts Needed:
Explorer Seats
Ranger seat belt pretensioners
1/2 x 3 grade 8 bolts, nuts, washers
3/8 black iron pipe for spacers. Cut to 7/8
---------------------------------------------------------
1. Remove you old seats, then remove the seat belt pre-tensioners
2. Remove the four 8mm bolts holding the track assembly to the seat frame (see pic) Also disconnect the brown seat motor plug and small memory plug on the drivers side.
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