is it possible to replace electric seat with manual seat?

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  1. Mike1127

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    I bought a 2014 Prius with an upgraded package a year ago. So it has an electrical seat. But I find the electrical seat very uncomfortable because I can't put the back all the way upright like I could on my previous 2009 Prius. Yes, I can raise the seat, but that moves it forward and my legs are long, so I have to constantly lift my foot and it gives me shin pain. I would really like a manual seat. Do those exist for this year of car and can I hire someone to replace it?
     
    #1 Mike1127, Apr 30, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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    Yes, and Yes... Check junk yards to get used one.

     
    #2 ASRDogman, Apr 30, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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    Four bolts leave the plugs hanging that the electric seat took.
     
    #3 Tombukt2, Apr 30, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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    this may be a priuschat first
     
    #4 bisco, Apr 30, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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    The electric seats are thinner less padding if a weighted person sits in they on the motor bump pretty quick . Not a real comfortable situation
     
    #5 Tombukt2, Apr 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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    This has come up before -- I think the problem is being able to find a seat in decent condition.
     
    #6 Johnny Cakes, May 1, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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    #7 Mendel Leisk, May 2, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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