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  • Mitsubishi 3000GT: Leather-Interior Finishing Touches
    		•
    From "Tricked Out"
    episode DTRK-103


    PHOTO

    The newly installed leather interior.
    In this segment of Tricked Out host Andrew Totolos and Jeremy Paynsoe complete the leather-interior upgrade. They reinstall the newly re-covered seats and door panels and demonstrate how to re-cover the shift boot and emergency-brake handle.

    DIY Difficulty Rating for Repair: This job is fairly advanced. We gave it a difficulty rating of 4 on a 5-point intermediate-level scale.

    Materials used in this segment:

    Shift-boot cover
    Emergency-brake cover
    Wire ties

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    PHOTO

    Figure A
    PHOTO

    Figure B
    Finishing Touches

    • Replace seats in car using original hardware. The rear seat bottom pops into place. In the front, slide the seats down onto the studs and replace the four nuts that lock the seats down.

    • When reinstalling the door panels, take care to hook up any electric, lock, and/or light connections (figure A) -- anything that was unhooked or unplugged.

    • Set the panel in position (figure B), and replace any screws that were removed earlier.

      PHOTO

      Figure C

    • To replace the shift boot cover, unscrew and remove the shift knob.

    • Peel back and remove old shift boot.

    • Put on the new cover by slipping the cover over the existing clips (figure C).

    • With the boot turned inside-out, secure new boot with wire tie (figure D).

    • Roll the cover down and into place (figure E).

    • Replace shift knob.
      Photo

      Figure D
      		Photo

      Figure E

      PHOTO

      Figure F

    • The emergency brake cover is replaced in much the same way. First, pull up and remove the old cover. It slips off much like pulling off a sock.

    • Turn the new cover inside out and place over the brake handle.

    • Secure the new cover with wire tie at the base of the brake.

    • Roll cover down and into place (figure F).

      PHOTO

      New leather bucket-seat and headrest covers.
      The Bottom Line

      The breakdown on today's upgrades:

      $679.00 Leather seats
      $49.99 Emergency-brake cover
      $49.99 Shift-boot
      $12 Upholstery glue
      $16 Hog-ring pliers
      $6.99 Hog rings

      Total = $813.97

    Important: Included below are the steps in this automotive procedure as shown in the episode. These steps are general guidelines that are applicable to most vehicles. With any particular vehicle, there may be procedures, specifications, settings, tolerances, components, etc. that are specific to that vehicle. There are also variations according to the type and brand of repair-kit you select. Always consult your vehicle's service manual when undertaking significant automotive repairs, and read and follow the manufacturer's directions and precautions that come with your kit or replacement parts.


    RESOURCES :

    Ultimate Auto Detailing
    Model: 0879389419
    Author: David H. Jacobs
    (1995)
    To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
    Motorbooks International


    Auto Detailing: Step-By-Step Procedures for Complete Automobile Detailing
    Model: 0801983940
    Author: James Joseph
    (1998)
    To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
    Chilton Book Company
    Westchester, PA 19380
    Phone: 610-738-9280
    Fax: 610-738-9354


    Automotive Detailing: A Complete Car Care Guide for Auto Enthusiasts and Detailing Professionals
    1557882886
    Don Taylor
    To order this title from Amazon, click here.
    H.P. Books


    Sport Compact Bolt-On Performance Guide: Import Cars (Sport Compact Bolt-On Performance Guides)
    Author: Joe Pettitt
    Order this book from Amazon.com.
    Voyageur Press (October 2000)
    ISBN: 1884089526

    Bend-Pak Inc.
    www.bendpak.com
    Bend-Pak manufactures automotive hydraulic-lift equipment and other specialized automotive equipment.


    GUESTS :

    Jeremy Paysnoe
    Leatherseats.com
    Phone: 866-639-7328
    sales@leatherseats.com
    www.leatherseats.com

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  		• Mitsubishi 3000GT: Leather-Seats, Part 1
  		• Mitsubishi 3000GT: Leather-Seats, Part 2
  		• Mitsubishi 3000GT: Leather Interior Door-Panels
  		• Mitsubishi 3000GT: Leather-Interior Finishing Touches