[bsmart]

i'm about to exchange the interior of my 2008 xb with the interior of a 2011 xb. new seats and center console that is. i want the better bolstered seats for support and lighter color pattern. i want the armrest on the center console, its actually functional, useable.
any advice on 'how to' do this the best way, sequence, concerns etc.? airbag deployment concerns? easy straightforward bolt in and out, or is there a surprise lurking in the process?
is the 'footprint' of the center console the same for both year models?

thanks in advance for any helpful advice

 

[phobic]

should swap right out and right in, pretty easy. Im getting a center console form a 2011 this weekend, I know it fits right in.

the seats should be the same too.

 

[TartanJack]

The center bolts in, at least should. But, I'm not sure how the 2 armrests clear or don't clear one another for a 11-13 console in an 08-10 (has seat mounted armrest).

 

[JonCordova]

Wow, you're doing all the labor yourself?

The arm rest won't be a problem, since you're getting the new seats as well, right?

Hey, come to think of it...

When you've completed this mod, check to see if there's any less headroom and legroom left over. I'm convinced the new seats take up some extra space.

 

[TartanJack]

i'm about to exchange the interior of my 2008 xb with the interior of a 2011 xb. new seats and center console that is. i want the better bolstered seats for support and lighter color pattern. i want the armrest on the center console, its actually functional, useable.
any advice on 'how to' do this the best way, sequence, concerns etc.? airbag deployment concerns? easy straightforward bolt in and out, or is there a surprise lurking in the process?
is the 'footprint' of the center console the same for both year models?

thanks in advance for any helpful advice

Your right . . .

 

[phobic]

you're^

and if he is swapping the seats as well he wont need to worry about the arm rest since it's not on the 2011+ seats.

Everything will just bolt in though.

 

[xbowner?]

Our arm rests do suck. I got tired of mine and did this

 

[TartanJack]

I like the armrests on my 09 . . .

 

[bsmart]

Any vendors out there that offer a floor carpet of a different color than the dark charcoal? I'm looking for a lighter color like gray maybe.


Or, has anyone tried painting their floor carpeting???

 

[bsmart]

Wow!!!! what a difference new seats make in the -08 xb. I would never have believed it myself if someone else told me w/o trying it. The newer seats have a real back in them that supports your back and the side bolsters actually work! Kinda like sitting in old bucket seats.
I got the whole interior changed out in about 5 hours.......a lot of that time was spent cleaning up under the seats and center console......nasty!!! I'll post pics later.
As to seat size and spacing I measured both sets old and new and they are actually the same overall size side to side, but the seat depth is about 1/2" shorter on the new seats b/c it has some substance to it. The old seats have a concave surface to them that doesn't support your back too well. Nice improvement in comfort for an old man with a bad back.
Like i said, much better 'feel' of support although i've only taken a short drive in it so far. i plan to take a 2000 mile trip in it week after next for the real 'road test'.

 

[bsmart]

interior exchange

Ok here are some pics of the change out.......

note the size difference of the center console. also the rearward bolt up holes for the console were different so i had to drill a hole more toward the center of the back two to match the old style hole alignment.

the side mounting pins near the rear bottom are interesting...just slightly push in the center pin and then pop them out of the hole by its outer edges. no problem to re-use.

the mess under the center console was really nasty. it took a bit to clean that all out before re-setting the new console.

the new console actually takes up quite a bit more elbow space and is in a position to support your arm very well, plus it slides forward for best support. well worth having vs. the old style if you replace the front seats to match up. :biggrin:

 

[phobic]

nice, I got a 2011 center console waiting to be installed. I'll need to make a hole for my switches though, I have 2 switches where your USB/Aux buttons are on the old one. I use them for glow and my train horns.

 

[bsmart]

Just finished a 3100+ mile trip with the new seats. Awesome!! The back support and side blosters in the new seats is sooooo much better than the older seats. Wow! The best possible single upgrade for creature comfort you could possibly make IMHO.

 

[xBx2]

This is great! Thanks for the description and pics. I however dont care for the new seats. They sit way to high, make me feel like im sitting ON the sit instead of IN them. Also the head rests doesnt lean against my head on the new ones making me bend my neck to relax against them. The newer center armrest though is the bomb.

I take it though that I am going to have to take off the armrest on my seats to fit the newer console?

 

[DJ_Moonbass]

how much was the new center console?

 

[BrickPig]

I take it though that I am going to have to take off the armrest on my seats to fit the newer console?

From what I've read on other posts, yes, a pre-2011 xB has to remove the armrest mounted on the drivers seat in order to fit a 2011 or later xB center console.

 

[dave3223]

I just ordered a new console, I'm excited to have a comfortable armrest.

I am also installing a new stereo, so losing input jacks won't be a problem.

Any good way to fab up a plastic cover when I take off the armrest?

 

[peetor]

Parts List for 2011 center armrest/console

I found this link for all of the parts needed. Looks like a lot of parts and money. Maybe you can fine this at a junk yard for a lot less or just shop around for the best price?

CONSOLE BOX & BRACKET. Fits: Scion | Village Scion Parts

 

[paleblue46]

WOW seats arent cheap , are you guys finding them in salvage yards or buying new ?