Range Rover Leather Seat Installation in a VW Crafter

Welcome to our latest DIY video where we take you through the step-by-step process of installing luxurious Range Rover leather seats into a VW Crafter! If you've been dreaming of upgrading your van's interior with premium comfort and style, this tutorial is for you. We tackled this challenging project, which involved not only fitting the seats but also handling intricate wiring and modifying the seat base to ensure a perfect fit.
In this comprehensive guide, we walk you through each stage of the installation, sharing tips and tricks to make the process smoother. Whether you're an experienced DIY enthusiast or a beginner looking to embark on a unique van transformation journey, our video has got you covered.
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00:00 - Start
01:12 - A quick clean before we start
01:55 - An initial look at the wiring
04:27 - Heated Seats
05:47 - Seat base measurements
10:09 - First bracket complete
11:58 - Timelapse of making a bracket
15:34 - Burning the grease
16:44 - Applying the primer
18:21 - Seat wiring loom
19:20 - Seat Belt warning light
21:09 - An easy way to pull wires
22:11 - First fit of the drivers seat
23:39 - The seat connector
25:31 - A look at the crafter fuses
27:33 - Passenger seat is in
30:42 - All done
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[@GlennDAlton-mv7mt]

Hiya, can you tell me where you got the swivel seat bases please

[@FootstepsTyretracks]

Yes of course we got them from Jennings however the seats we got weren’t that good hence the Range Rover seats.

[@mudpanther6079]

Just done rrs for my crafter , managed to get it all working , electric movement with lumba "extra red and site" on drivers , and heated seats off a separate switch

[@FootstepsTyretracks]

I would love to see a photo if you have any

[@mudpanther6079]

@FootstepsTyretracks I'll do a video when I get chance

[@mudpanther6079]

Put a video up but I waffle on abit but you get the idea with the grey and brown for heated

[@FootstepsTyretracks]

I’m away at the moment but I will check it out Sunday or Monday cheers 🤙

[@kieras13]

Hi, which one exactly model of Range Rover the seats come frome please

[@FootstepsTyretracks]

Hi I have just checked my order to be absolutely sure and they were 2003 RANGE ROVER MK3 5 DOOR. Hope this helps

[@kieras13]

Definitely helps, thank you

[@FootstepsTyretracks]

@@kieras13 if you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask me.

[@gazmalman]

Did the seatbelts fit okay? Thanks 👍

[@FootstepsTyretracks]

Yes the seat belts were fine I had no issues with them and it went through an mot as well later on

[@user-of2ob3nq5c]

I'm always surprised why VW employs so many engineers to make seats when they can use the Land Rover ones. So joking aside. I think some people haven't yet understood how the interaction of all the systems in modern cars ensure safety. This also includes the seat. Or were the screws calculated and tightened with torque? Ridiculous

[@FootstepsTyretracks]

Well Karolina I'd like to address the topic of seat modifications in vehicles, an area that has seen considerable interest and activity. In a previous video, I delved into the Jennings Seats, a noteworthy example of third-party seating options. However, the focus of this discussion pertains to the installation of two spinning seats, a common challenge encountered in many van conversions. Setting aside the complexities of the double and single seat dilemma, the swivel bases I employed are constructed from robust 3mm steel. To enhance stability, I opted for 5mm spreaders, utilizing the original bolt holes and bolts (not screws) of identical size and tensile strength. In my assessment, this configuration is at least as sturdy, if not stronger, than the conventional setup. It's essential to note that the primary vulnerability of any swivel seat lies in the bolt around which the seat pivots. These swivel bases are ubiquitous on the roads of the UK, numbering in the hundreds, if not thousands. A comprehensive viewing of the video would reveal the considerable strength of the mounts used in this particular installation.