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 Lexus GX470 Leather Seat Upholstery Upgrade Overview 00:04 How to Unbolt & Remove Front Seats (Lexus GX470) 00:33 Stripping Seat Back Covers & Factory Armrest Upholstery 01:10 Removing Plastic Seat Panels & Wiring Connectors 01:48 Releasing J-Clip Trim Fasteners from Cushion & Backrest 02:05 How to Cut Hog Rings to Remove Factory Seat Upholstery 02:37 Steaming & Expanding Crushed Seat Cushion Foam 02:53 How to Transfer Factory Seat Heaters to New Leather 03:29 Cleaning & Conditioning Reusable Seat Trim Components 03:52 Reinforcing Seat Bolsters with Scrim-Backed Foam 04:41 Installing & Hog Ringing New Leather Cover to Backrest 05:45 Steaming Leather Cover for Tighter Backrest Fitment 06:54 Stripping Old Upholstery & Steaming Seat Cushion Foam 07:16 Lexus GX470 Seat Foam Repair & Bolster Reshaping 09:06 Attaching Factory Seat Heaters using Spray Adhesive 10:12 Aligning & Hog Ringing New Leather Cover to Cushion 10:30 Steaming Cushion Leather Cover to Eliminate Slack 10:58 How to Remove Leather Wrinkles with a Heat Gun 11:21 Final Cushion Leather Fitment & Wiring Routing 13:46 Reinstalling Power Seat Switches & Plastic Trim Panels 14:32 Lexus GX470 Center Armrest Leather Replacement 16:08 Disassembling Seat Backplate & Map Pocket Elastic Bands 16:53 Sanding Residual Foam & Old Glue off Plastic Backplate 18:11 Gluing, Wrapping & Trimming New Leather on Backplate 22:04 Trimming Excess Leather Edges for Clean Fitment 22:31 How to Use a Headrest Shrinker Tool for Installation 24:05 Bolting Restored Leather Seats Back into Lexus GX470 24:45 Lexus GX470 Leather Upgrade Final Results & Contact --- ⚙️ 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