Rear seat elastic holder? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Hit Man X · #1 03-19-2006, 04:13 AM

I know we've all seen the droppy holder on the back of seats on various 80s S and E class... but has anyone ever fixed this? I would think a simple piece of elastic from a sewing/fabric store would probably work okay but am curious if that would be a quality solution...

Thanks!

rg2098 · #2 03-19-2006, 11:51 AM

I bought a universal elastic trunk cargo net on ebay for $10 and I have about 20 feet left of elastic in my tool box. Let me know if you want a cut for shipping cost.

1) Take the screw at the bottom of the seat back out and side the back off.
2) 2 screws on the top corners of the plastic elastic holder and the bottom un-clips.
3) The elastic upper has 2 metal clips crimped on which hold into in the plastic, a flat screw driver and pliers are all you need to uncrimp and re-crimp the metal clips on to the new elastic.
NOTE: Obviously don't measure the old stretched out elastic, you want the new to have slight tension across.

Please take photos for an DIY write-up.

Hit Man X · #3 03-19-2006, 02:31 PM

Seems easy enough, you have a PM.

MTI · #4 03-19-2006, 02:52 PM

Instead of replacing the elastic cord, I just used a "toggle" like they have on jacket and bag drawstrings to tighten or loosen the webbing.

pmari · #5 04-14-2006, 01:24 AM

I did the sewing store fix. They have several widths and shapes to choose from. Cost a whopping $3.00. I reused the metal cord holders that were on the original. I used an awl and needle nose pliers to get them off. I used lineman pliers to recrimp them. It's a quick fix requires little skill and money and looks 100% better.

gmercoleza · #6 04-24-2006, 03:53 PM

I just did this fix a few days ago. I agree, cheap and easy fix and looks like a million bucks when you're done! Black 1/4" elastic was 81 cents at Wally World, and I have enough left to do each pocket one more time each (will keep it as spare). Took all of 30 minutes to do, very satisfying...

Gigtime · #7 08-04-2006, 01:36 AM

I know this is an old thread but for anyone seeking a fix for this, an alternative is getting the seat backs from an 89-91 boneyard model. On the 126, it's a direct replacement and they have the more modern leather pocket instead of the cargo net. A five minute job, too.

N41EF · #8 09-20-2006, 07:36 PM

I just replaced the elastic on my seat backs, and took a few pictures. For parts I used 1/4 inch elastic I bought at Hobby Lobby for 89 cents.
Picture 1 is my saggy seat backs.
Picture 2 is removing the phillips screw at the center bottom of the back. With the screw out pull straight down and the back will come off.
Picture 3 remove the two screws on the back to remove the net holders.

N41EF · #9 09-20-2006, 07:40 PM

Picture 1 shows the replacement cord I used, and the crimped on metal sleeves that secured it.
Picture 2 and 3. I used four number 10 washers, and looped the elastic through them and tied a square knot (retired sailor). I stuck the flat elastic into the slots on the seat back.

N41EF · #10 09-20-2006, 07:44 PM

Picture 1 and 2 show the washers inserted into the slots.
Picture 3 show the seat back put together.
Picture 4 shows the back re-installed.

I did both seat backs in 30 minutes, using 89 cents of elastic and four used washers.

I thank those who post here, you've saved me money and time beyonf belief, hope this helped someone. Chuck

vstech · #11 01-10-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by N41EF

Picture 1 and 2 show the washers inserted into the slots.
Picture 3 show the seat back put together.
Picture 4 shows the back re-installed.

I did both seat backs in 30 minutes, using 89 cents of elastic and four used washers.

I thank those who post here, you've saved me money and time beyonf belief, hope this helped someone. Chuck

Excellent! thanks.
ps did you notice that in your picture you have both a bill cosby book and a coke can? ... I am strange. memories of an eddy murphy skit...
John