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Rear Seat Cupholder
 

Rear Seat Cupholders

 
Rear seat cupholder Cushion Trim
  With cupholder Without cupholder
Trim Code Color Part # Price Part # Price
K01 grey 12790518 ? 12794466 ?
K02/K03 grey 12800562 $376 12800566 $361
K05 grey 12800564 ? 12800568 ?
K09 grey 12797899 $1301 12797901 $1301
L01 beige 12790517 ? 12794465 ?
L02/L03 beige 12800561 $361 12800565 $361
L05 beige 12800563 ? 12800567 ?
L09 beige 12797898 $1301 12797900 $1301
Cushion foam w/cupholder: 12790486 $193    
Cupholder: 12790515 $71    
         
Cushion foam w/o cupholder: 12794464 $193    

 

 This is the rear seat cupholder.  In some market is is offered as an options (like Great Britain), and in some markets it just comes standard with the vehicle (like the US).  This options is not available for the Convertible.

While I haven't done this mod or know anyone who has, it seems pretty straightforward.  The seat cushion contains 4 ingredients: trim (the colored leather part your butt feels), foam with embedded wires, round staples (which hold the trim to the foam), and maybe a cupholder.

So if you want to do this mod per the factory, you will need new trim, foam, and a cupholder.  You can use zipties instead of the small staples, as you need a special tool to fasten them.

If you don't have truckloads of money just lying around, I believe there is a better way.  The only difference in the trim is that there is a hole cut out where the cupholder goes.  Actually, instead of a plain hole, you can make it neater by not cutting as much out, and folding the edges over inside.

In either case, you will need the actual cupholder, and most likely the foam, since I think it was specific attachment points for the cupholder.  But all you have to do is take the trim off your cushion (remembering where all the staples are of course!), and attach it to the new foam (with cupholder inserted).  You can see what the bottom is supposed to look like here.

Basic installation instructions can be found here.  This is really just how to install the actual plastic cupholder, but helpful nonetheless.  Removing the actual cushion is very easy.  Simply grasp the bottom edge & pull up.  They are held in with 2 metal loops.  Install the cushion in reverse.

If you have done this mod & want to share your advice/experience, please email me!
This color denotes required parts for this mod.
This color denotes optional parts for this mod.
This color denotes extra information
  USA Great Britain Canada Australia
MY Linear Arc Aero
1.8i
Linear Lnr Sport Vector Vctr Sport Aero Linear Arc Vector Linear Arc Vector Aero
2003 S S S                          
2004 S S S                          
2005 S S S                          
                               
The Netherlands Japan Russia Sweden
MY Linear Arc Vector Aero 1.8T Linear Arc Aero Linear Arc Vector Aero Linear Arc Vector Aero
2003                                
2004                                
2005                                

S=Standard for this model

O=Option available from the factory

R=Option not available standard or from the factory, but is retrofittable.

blank=Option not available standard or from the factory, and is not retrofittable. Or info not available.

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Disclaimer: This is not affiliated in any way to Saab Automobile.  It is simply a compilation of factory options found worldwide.

None of these items are for sale through me.  These pages are informational only.  Please see your Saab dealer of friendly Saab parts retailer for procurement details.  Don't email me asking, cause I don't have it.