Replacement seat parts

[joabmc]

Ive been trying to track down replacement pieces for the back of my passenger seat with little luck. Having a hard time finding a diagram that isolates the “storage compartment” behind the seat. It was one of the flaws that came with the vehicle and I’d like to get it replaced or repaired if possible.
The vehicle was spotless inside other than this:

Any help or direction would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jody

 

[inovashn]

HOLY....
I'm guessing your best best is a local fabricator/reupholster business

I can't tell or remember if that piece comes off separate...you may be able to just take the section to them w little hassle and cost...

 

[inovashn]

2003 Lexus GX470 Front Seat (bucket), (air bag), (leather), (electric), Passenger Side  (OE Used) | $398.00, 202-51575, B168847392L, Denver, Colorado (FREE Shipping)

 

[joabmc]

Yeah, for the life of me, can’t figure out how they did this. I’m guessing kids as it has the complete headrest DVD system. The vehicle doesn’t have a scratch anywhere inside other than this.
I’ve thought about just cutting it out as it looks to have elastic straps holding it in place.
Called a local upholstery place and they quoted $125 for material and labor to repair it. (Seemed like a fair price)
Was just checking to see if there were other options before I commit to that

 

[Bluetribal]

I did the same thing to my truck with a hook for backpacks that I put on the second row seats. And when it got flipped forward by someone else while I was sitting in the driver seat it tore. I guess with me in the seat it pushed it back far enough to snag. I have been keeping my eye out for a GX with tan interior being parted out. Mine is a much smaller tear but it still sucks.

 

[Bluetribal]

@joabmc
So I found some info on replacement parts possibly for this! I believe it is part no. 7170560260A0 and 7170560260B0, I am guessing that the B0 number is for beige maybe? That is the part I need to narrow down.
Lexus Parts - BOARD SUB-ASSY, FR S - 7170560260A0

I also think I figured out how to take the piece off. I found some small screws in the bottom that hopefully will get this part off to verify part no.

 

[joabmc]

@Bluetribal nice find! I was not able to find anything that detailed. I still can’t tell whether it’s #8 or #7. And did you figure out how the elastic straps disconnect?

 

[langsen]

Same problem here, that seatback pocket was all ripped up. I ended up taking it off and will probably recover it later. There are two screws on the bottom. If I remember right, the elastic is held on by 4 screws on the backside of that board.

 

[Bluetribal]

@Bluetribal nice find! I was not able to find anything that detailed. I still can’t tell whether it’s #8 or #7. And did you figure out how the elastic straps disconnect?

I don't believe that it is #8 because that one is only $45 and it looks like the lower piece that has elastic loops to connect under the seat. I am fairly certain that it is #7 just don't know what part number is the beige and which one is the grey.

Same problem here, that seatback pocket was all ripped up. I ended up taking it off and will probably recover it later. There are two screws on the bottom. If I remember right, the elastic is held on by 4 screws on the backside of that board.

@langsen
Since you have the piece off could you confirm the part number for us and what color interior you have?

 

[langsen]

Sorry, I could not find any part numbers on it, only production dates. There are actually 4 screws along the bottom edge of the pocket that I think I removed by reaching under the seatcover after the 2 screws at the bottom are removed. I don't remember if a standard short screwdriver worked or if I had to use an ultra low profile screwdriver.

 

[Bluetribal]

Bummer but thanks for checking

 

[langsen]

Looks like the A0 code is for ivory interior and the B0 code is for gray. This site has the colors listed next to the part numbers:

LEXUS GX470 Board sub-assembly, front seat back, left; board sub-assembly, front seat - 7170560260A0 | Butler Lexus of South Atlanta, Union City GA

 

[Bluetribal]

I will try to stop by a dealer to verify I absolutely have the right part selected.

*Edit*

@langsen thats an even better parts blow-up and I am sure it’s the right part now. Thanks for figuring out the seat color codes.

 

[joabmc]

Agreed. Definitely the right part number now that I could zoom in more clearly. I had an estimate from a local place to repair it $125. Need to make a decision now...

 

[Bluetribal]

Buy the stock part, it's a no brainer! Will be a perfect match well probably much cleaner leather than the rest of your seat? But perfect color match.

Now the last thing I am confused on is my link showed PN for the Driver Seat as 7170560260A0 (Ivory)
But @langsen link calls out 71705 RH (Passenger) and 71706 as LH (Driver)

*EDIT*
OK, saw the header on my link now (FR S) which I now would assume Front Right
"
Lexus Parts - BOARD SUB-ASSY, FR S - 7170560260A0"

 

[Bluetribal]

OK, now I believe the part is interchangeable for either side because the full part No. on both is 7170560260AO (Ivory) 7170560260B0 (Gray) Not sure why Butler Lexus then has 71705 & 71706?