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      03-16-2015, 09:07 PM   #7
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Drives: 2015 BMW X3 xDrive28i
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Please don't post an image of the wife's butt on-line w/o her permission.

The failed internal thread is part of a complicated internal assembly.

That failed stitch retains the visible part of the seat cover to an internal panel. That internal panel is used to shape the appearance of the seat cushion, pulling the seat cushion towards the interior, at the stitch, while the springs and padding push the seat cushion outwards.

The problem resolution is the key.

It is possible to expend LOTS of hours to remove the seat, disassemble the seat cushion and re-stitch that failed assembly. IMO, the issue would be the appearance of that repair. There would be multiple holes visible from the repair, the new ones from the new thread, plus the empty ones from the factory thread.

IMO, the only repair that would have acceptable appearance is to replace the seat cushion leather. Also, the replacement would be from a different lot, so then matching the color would be a concern. The other issue would be the quality of the repair, because this is a VERY different skill set than used by a mechanic.
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