Lexus RX350 / RX450h Leather Seat Upholstery Replacement

If your Lexus RX350/RX450h 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 2010–2015 Lexus RX450h, using a LeatherSeats.com replacement leather upholstery kit in Single-Tone Vanilla to match the OEM Parchment interior. 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. 2010 - 2015 Lexus RX350 / RX450h 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 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 00:00 Intro: Lexus RX350 / RX450h Leather Seat Upholstery Upgrade & Installation. 00:55 Removal: How to Unbolt Front Seats from Lexus RX350 / RX450h. 01:13 Electronics: Disconnect Wiring Harnesses Under the Seat. 01:21 Removal: Remove Seat Assembly from the Vehicle. 01:27 Teardown: Unscrew Plastic Trim Panels from the Seat Assembly. 01:35 Hardware: Disconnect Seat Position Switches and Knobs. 01:53 Teardown: Separate and Remove Backrest from the Seat Frame. 02:21 Removal: Release J-Clip Fasteners from Seat Cushion and Backrest. 02:43 Electronics: Disconnect and Route Remaining Cables Outside the Seat Frame. 03:11 Teardown: Remove Seat Cushion Bottom from the Seat Frame. 03:18 Teardown: Strip Original Seat Back Upholstery from Backrest Cushion. 03:32 Heaters: Detach and Remove Factory Heating Pad from Seat Backrest. 03:55 Hardware: Unscrew and Release Side Airbag Bracket Clips. 04:09 Heaters: Transfer Factory Heating Pads onto New Seat Backrest Foam. 04:26 Maintenance: Use Compressed Air to Clear Dust from Ventilation Ducts. 04:36 Teardown: How to Cut Hog Rings to Remove Factory Seat Upholstery. 05:06 Heaters: Detach and Remove Factory Heating Pad from Seat Cushion. 05:17 Reshaping: Use a Clothing Steamer to Restore and Expand Crushed Foam. 05:34 Heaters: Transfer Factory Heating Pads onto New Seat Cushion Foam. 06:20 Installation: Align New Leather Upholstery, and Hog Ring to Backrest. 07:11 Soften: Use a Clothing Steamer to Soften Leather for Tighter Fitment. 07:42 Hardware: Transfer Airbag Bracket to New LeatherSeats.com Cover. 08:20 Installation: Finalize Backrest Leather Alignment and Hog Ringing. 08:42 Reshaping: Steam Cushion Foam to Restore Original Shape. 09:16 Soften: Use a Clothing Steamer to Soften Leather for a Tighter Fitment. 09:43 Fitment: Seat Backrest Final Alignment and Cable Management. 09:53 Hardware: Remount and Secure Airbag Bracket onto Seat Frame. 10:58 Fitment: Seat Cushion Final Alignment and Cable Management. 12:58 Clean: Use SANCTUM Leather Care to Clean and Condition Reusable Parts. 13:20 Hardware: Mount Electronics, Plastic Panels, and Reconnect Cables. 14:25 Fitment: Use a Heat Gun to Shrink Wrinkles and Tighten Leather. 14:37 Tools: How to Use a Headrest Shrinker Tool for Leather Installation. 15:15 Installation: Trim New Leather Cover to Accommodate Headrest Posts. 15:38 Reinstallation: Bolt Complete Upgraded Seats Back into Vehicle. 16:11 Outro: Thanks for Watching & Contact Info. Parts referenced in this video Driver's Front Seat Backrest Cover (Top Lean-Back): 71074-48792-A2 Passenger's Front Seat Backrest Cover (Top Lean-Back): 71073-48762-A2 Driver's Front Seat Bottom Cushion Cover: 71072-0E050-A2 Rear Left Seat Backrest Cover: 71078-48610-A2 Rear Right Seat Backrest Cover: 71079-48530-A2 Rear Seat Bottom Cushion Cover: 71076-48360-A2 Front Headrest Cover (Left and Right): 71910-48470-A2 Rear Headrest Cover: 71940-48180-A2 Center Console Lid Cover Assembly: 58905-48050-A2 Driver's Front Door Trim/Armrest Assembly: 67620-48560-A2