2004 Lexus Rear Seat Cover Install (Full Rear Cushion Trim & Carpet Gap Fix) | Fitment Tips

Описание: In this video, I install and fully trim the rear seat cushion cover on a 2004 Lexus. This is one of the harder trims because the cover is oversized in spots, some holes/cuts don’t line up, and the ABS pocket piece makes the material harder to fold clean.

You’ll see how I:

Use the carpet filler pieces to cover gaps the cover leaves behind
Remove the solid ABS pocket insert (it creates bumps and makes trimming harder)
Fold and reduce wide sections so the cover sits flatter
Temporarily staple flaps under the foam to lock the cover in place
Realign seam allowances for a more “factory” look
Deal with common aftermarket issues like oversized panels, misaligned holes, and seat belt clearance
This is a real-world install—no perfect parts, just practical fixes to get a professional finish.

Tools Used (Process Tool List)
Staple gun + staples (for temporary locking under foam)
Scissors / utility knife (trim excess material carefully)
Trim tool / flat tool (tucking material under edges)
Marker or chalk (optional, to mark misaligned cuts before re-cutting)
Work surface/floor space (helps when compressing foam and pulling tight)
If you’re installing aftermarket seat covers, this video will help you avoid the common mistakes and get a cleaner final result.

If this looks too complicated, or you just don’t have the time, let a professional handle it so you don’t waste a cover or damage your seat foam.

EM Upholstery Technology
703 S Gifford Ave Ste 205, San Bernardino, CA 92408

Call/Text: +1 (760) 980-2383
Email: [email protected]
Website: emupholsterytechnology.com

Chapters

00:00 Intro / 2004 Lexus rear seat cover work begins

00:10 Cushion overview + carpet pieces to cover gaps

00:35 Folding the cover over / difficult trim areas explained

01:14 Remove the ABS pocket insert (causes bumps, not flexible)

02:10 How this section normally locks into the frame

03:30 Where the carpet sits and why it matters

03:50 Folding oversized carpet to fit clean

04:12 Tucking method: let cover pressure hold pieces in place

04:48 Reduce width by folding inward

05:17 Using carpet to cover open “no-plot” section

06:08 Realign seam allowance + staple flap under foam

06:30 Staple method for sections that usually go under frame

07:21 Seat belt clearance problem and alignment check

08:18 Start rear section trim (careful—not trimmed yet)

09:01 Noted mistake: installed wrong / gap shows up

10:23 Cover is too big + misaligned gaps need re-cut

11:41 Final section adjustments + still slightly oversized

12:38 Why the gap happens (oversized one side / short the other)

13:02 Cut seam allowance so assembly fits back correctly

13:44 Begin trimming process (tight leather + seam allowances)

14:45 One side locked, continue around

15:08 Hardest section explained + compress foam to find molding

15:51 Carefully remove small material (don’t cut stitches)

16:16 Move to the floor for better leverage / pulling tighter

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