Lexus GX470 Leather Seat Upholstery Replacement | Full Install Start to Finish

If your GX470 seats are cracked, collapsed, or worn out, this is what it actually takes to bring them back to life. In this video, we walk through the complete process of restoring the front seats in a 2003–2009 Lexus GX470, using a LeatherSeats.com custom leather upholstery kit in Single-Tone Ivory. This isn’t a slip-on cover — this is a true OEM-style upholstery replacement that removes the original material and rebuilds the seat properly. 2003 - 2009 Lexus GX470 Interior Package: https://leatherseats.com/shop/special... 🔍 What You’ll See in This Video: Removal: Removing factory seats from the vehicle Teardown: Stripping off the original upholstery Heaters: Removing and transferring factory seat heaters Reshaping: Steaming and reshaping worn seat foam Structure: Foam repair for improved structure and comfort Installation: Installing new leather upholstery using factory attachment points Final Steps: Reassembling and reinstalling the seats 🧠 Why This Matters Most “seat cover” solutions simply hide wear—they don’t fix it. The LeatherSeats.com process restores: Seat structure and support (foam repair) Factory fitment and finish Long-term durability The result is a clean, tight interior that looks and feels like it came from the factory. --- 🛠️ About LeatherSeats.com Kits LeatherSeats.com upholstery kits are: Vehicle-Specific Built from patterns specifically designed for your GX470 interior Authentic: Designed to replace your original seat material (not go over it) Functional: Compatible with factory features like seat heaters and airbags Custom: Available in multiple leather and color configurations 📦 Thinking About Upgrading Your Interior? Start here: 👉 https://leatherseats.com Need help choosing the right kit? 📞 Call us: 405-848-9999 🎯 Who This Video Is For: GX470 owners with worn or cracked leather seats DIY installers looking for a real upholstery process Anyone considering upgrading from cloth to leather Customers comparing slip-on seat covers vs full replacement --- ⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: Lexus GX470 Luxury Seat Upholstery Upgrade & Installation. 00:04 How to unbolt and remove front seats from a Lexus GX470. 00:33 Teardown: Strip Seat Back Covers and Factory Armrest. 01:10 Hardware: Remove Plastic Panels and Disconnect Electronics Connectors. 01:48 Removal: Release J-Clip Fasteners from Seat Cushion and Backrest. 02:05 How to cut hog rings to remove factory seat upholstery. 02:37 Using a clothing steamer to restore and expand crushed seat foam. 02:53 How to transfer factory seat heaters to new leather upholstery. 03:29 Clean: Use SANCTUM Leather Care to Clean and Condition Reusable Parts. 03:52 Reinforce: Cover Bolsters with 1/2" Scrim-Backed Foam to Strengthen Compressed Foam. 04:41 Backrest Upholstery: Align New Leather Upholstery and Hog Ring to Backrest Listings. 05:45 Soften: Use Clothing Steamer to Soften Leather for Tighter Fitment. 06:54 Teardown: Strip Factory Material off Seat Cushions, and Steam. 07:16 Lexus GX470 seat foam repair: cutting and shaping damaged bolsters. 09:06 Transfer: Remove Factory Seat Heaters then Attach to New Leather with Spray Adhesive. 10:12 Cushion Upholstery: Align New Leather Upholstery and Hog Ring to Cushion Listings. 10:30 Soften: Steam to Soften Leather for Tighter Fitment. 10:58 Using a heat gun to shrink wrinkles and tighten leather seat covers. 11:21 Seat Cushion: Final Fitment and Cable Management. 13:46 Hardware: Mount Electronics, Plastic Panels, and Reconnect Cables. 14:32 Lexus GX470 center armrest leather replacement tutorial. 16:08 Backplate Upholstery: Disassemble Backplate / Map Pocket, and Remove Elastic Bands. 16:53 Prep: Use Rough Sandpaper to Remove Residual Foam/Glue from Plastic Plate. 18:11 Wrap Backplate: Measure, Glue, Wrap and Trim New Leather Upholstery to Backplate. 22:04 Trim: As Needed. 22:31 How to use a headrest shrinker tool for leather installation. 24:05 Bolt Up: Reinstall Complete Upgraded Seats into Vehicle. Don't Forget to Vacuum. 24:45 Outtro: Thanks for Watching & Contact Info --- ⚙️ VEHICLE & PRODUCT FITMENT DATA manufacturer: Lexus model: GX470 modelDate: 2003-2009 isAccessoryOrSparePartFor: 2003+ Lexus GX470 bodyType: SUV Passenger config: Front Bucket Seats name: Single-Tone Ivory Leather Upholstery Replacement kit material: Deluxe Leather replacement hasPart: Front Seat Upholstery, Headrest Restoration, Seat Cushion Covers, Headrest Covers. oemPN: 710726A101A1, 710746A181A1