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Old Nov 29, 2020 | 10:27 PM
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I have a basic 08 XL, basic as roll down windows abs no power locks either. I have a armrest (jump seat) that is just that arm rest. I would like to remove it and install one that has cup holders/storage. What year or models would fit in place of mine? I have not driven it much just hit 64k miles on it. But I will be driving it much more now since I have shrunk my vehicles at home and would prefer more room and easier to reach cup holders.

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Old Nov 29, 2020 | 10:34 PM
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04-08.

I did exactly what you are talking about doing. I swapped the whole front row, got power drivers seat with the swap too.
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If the previous seats did not have power how did you make them power? I have found many wires in places that are not currently hooked up to anything. Assuming this was factory way of saving money. I did remove the dummy cruise control plastic tabs and installed factory cruise control buttons. Local dealer programmed for me cheap. That is nice to have, guess need to venture out to some junk yards to look at some seats.
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Originally Posted by Applianceguru
If the previous seats did not have power how did you make them power? I have found many wires in places that are not currently hooked up to anything. Assuming this was factory way of saving money. I did remove the dummy cruise control plastic tabs and installed factory cruise control buttons. Local dealer programmed for me cheap. That is nice to have, guess need to venture out to some junk yards to look at some seats.
i also have 08 xl. But, mine was optioned with power wondows and locks from factory (not sure if that would affect wire harness, doubt it).

wire harness/plug was already there under the factory (manual) seat. I just unbolted and removed old seat, found the plug, the. Plugged and bolted in the new seat.

It literally only took a few minutes. The ‘new’ seats I think had 70k on them, and felt significantly better (support/feel) then previous 200k seats.

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