🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🚗 *Transforming 2003 Honda Element seats using Honda Civic EP3 seats due to Element seats' wear and tear.* 01:08 🛠️ *Disconnect the car battery for 20 minutes before seat removal to avoid triggering the airbag light.* 02:07 ✂️ *Adjustments needed: trim plastic and cushion for proper fit, especially around the seat height adjuster knob.* 03:38 🚨 *Note: Pay attention to the metal bracket and plastic piece alignment when installing seat panels.* 05:46 🧰 *Modifying panel release bracket for Element's passenger side to match Civic's design.* 07:22 🪑 *Grand reveal: Honda Civic EP3 seats provide a comfortable, sporty alternative for Honda Element with a relatively easy installation process.* 08:44 ⏱️ *Challenging part: Rear panel modification for seat lever, but overall, the swap enhances comfort, aesthetics, and offers a sportier look.* 09:27 🌐 *To find Civic EP3 seats: Check Facebook Marketplace for part-outs or junkyards; the swap took about 3 hours for a first-timer.*
I was thinking for a bit on how you were going to de seatbelts, then I remembered that some elements have the seatbelts in the doors, instead of integrated into the driver and passenger seat. Its cool to see that those SI seats fit in there though! :)
Do you know if the OEM Element front seat cushions are the same driver/passenger? I'm wondering if I can replace my beat up driver seat cushion with a fresh passenger seat cushion..
I love the way you drag your good seat covers through the gravel!
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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🚗 *Transforming 2003 Honda Element seats using Honda Civic EP3 seats due to Element seats' wear and tear.*
01:08 🛠️ *Disconnect the car battery for 20 minutes before seat removal to avoid triggering the airbag light.*
02:07 ✂️ *Adjustments needed: trim plastic and cushion for proper fit, especially around the seat height adjuster knob.*
03:38 🚨 *Note: Pay attention to the metal bracket and plastic piece alignment when installing seat panels.*
05:46 🧰 *Modifying panel release bracket for Element's passenger side to match Civic's design.*
07:22 🪑 *Grand reveal: Honda Civic EP3 seats provide a comfortable, sporty alternative for Honda Element with a relatively easy installation process.*
08:44 ⏱️ *Challenging part: Rear panel modification for seat lever, but overall, the swap enhances comfort, aesthetics, and offers a sportier look.*
09:27 🌐 *To find Civic EP3 seats: Check Facebook Marketplace for part-outs or junkyards; the swap took about 3 hours for a first-timer.*
I was thinking for a bit on how you were going to de seatbelts, then I remembered that some elements have the seatbelts in the doors, instead of integrated into the driver and passenger seat. Its cool to see that those SI seats fit in there though! :)
What’s up everyone?
Beautiful, what an excellent job. I just got myself a 2007 seats for my 2004.
Honestly before watching the video I didn’t like those seats, but after watching they look great!
U-pulls are the best!
Exactly the details I needed. I have a set of leather CR-V seats that I’ll be installing this winter.
I'm curious did it work? I want crv seats in my element
@@youtubesucks3393 I had to push the work back a little bit, but I’m still still hoping to get to it
@@ElementDIY well do you know if its possible?
@@youtubesucks3393 I suspect so. The brackets are not a direct fit so it will need some modding for sure.
Nice! I'll have to keep an eye out. Thanks for more options. Might be more swaps possible too!
That's a nice looking mod. I might have to do that if mine ever get bad. 200k on it and no rips yet.
No way!
Thank you for another great video.
Do you know if the OEM Element front seat cushions are the same driver/passenger? I'm wondering if I can replace my beat up driver seat cushion with a fresh passenger seat cushion..
The only issue that I have is no armrest 😮
Yeah thats a deal killer
Did this create a lower seating position? I wish my factory seats would lower about an inch more.
It feels lower since the cushion dips down unlike the stock seats.
Would earlier CRV seats fit?
Anyone have a mod for rear lift gate like a gas piston. Hard for me to lower and lift it due to disability.
Do you have an x wav car?
@@MarkMyWordsXx don't understand your question.
😱 I need it!!!
Do the airbag work?
I don’t know if it even had airbags
Airbag(s) are in the dash, there's no airbags in the seats factory for the element nor the EP3.
Nice
Who’s in here lol
Sorry I missed it