Bow Seat Removal / Replacing Skins

[bandit628]

I want to replace the vinyl on the back rest of the bow seat. The seat farthest up in the nose (see picture).

How does this remove? Does it just pull off? It seemed pretty solid, I didn't know what the trick was to it. I wanted to be sure I can do this before I order the skin for it.


Also who has replaced their vinyl before with skins from NautiqeParts? Is this a straight forward process that I can do? Or should I just take it a to a professional that works on vinyl everyday?

[swc5150]

You'll need to unbolt that section from behind...not entirely easy. I've replaced a few skins, and will say that piece would not be difficult. However, just for that piece, I'd bring it to a pro, unless you have the proper tools at home? You'll need stainless staples, and a pneumatic stapler for sure. Just that piece would be cheap to have a pro do it too. The nice thing about ordering from NP is you'll get a perfect match from the factory.

[t.franscioni]

Installing vinyl is not too difficult. With zero experience I have almost completed a full interior replacement on my 02. But for only one skin it might be cheaper to just have a place install it because it will probably be cheaper than the cost of a decent pneumatic upholstery stapler which will run you $100+ probably...

[t.franscioni]

Oops just repeated the above post.... SWC is right