Hyundai Elantra Right Front Seat
Right Front Seat for the Hyundai Elantra — new, used and aftermarket stock, quoted once we know which Elantra you are running
What Are Hyundai Elantra Right Front Seat?
In a South African Hyundai the right front seat is the driver’s, which is why it is almost always the one that has given up first — the outer bolster tears where you slide across it and the foam collapses under the one occupant the car always carries. Ordering a used one is less about the seat than about what is bolted underneath it: side-airbag and pre-tensioner wiring, and on some derivatives an occupant sensor. Match the trim level and the interior colour, and be aware that a cloth seat from a Motion or GL car will not simply drop into a leather Elite or Executive interior. If the airbag light has come on since the seat was last out, suspect the connector under the base before you suspect the module.
Signs You Need New Right Front Seat
What a parts desk needs to know about your Elantra
What changes across the range
On the Elantra, J2 Avante, XD, HD, MD and AD are all in circulation locally, and they do not share one parts list.
Early SA cars wear the Avante name and later ones the Elantra badge for what is effectively the same lineage — the generation code, not the badge, is what a parts desk works from.
Worth knowing: the Elantraa platform relative of the Kia Cerato through several generations.
What we check on right front seat
- •The generation code, because Elantra parts lists split on it
- •The engine family — this Elantra was sold with Alpha 1.6 (XD), Gamma 1.6 (HD), Nu 1.8 (MD) and Nu 2.0 (AD)
- •The trim level, the interior colour, and whether the car has leather or cloth
- •Whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within its generation
In South Africa the Elantra is mostly a compact sedan bought by long-distance commuters, so highway mileage accumulates fast and driveline wear tends to run ahead of the visual condition. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Hyundai Elantra Right Front Seat FAQs
Will right front seat from another Elantra fit mine?
Not automatically. The Elantra sold in South Africa as J2 Avante, XD, HD, MD and AD, and early SA cars wear the Avante name and later ones the Elantra badge for what is effectively the same lineage — the generation code, not the badge, is what a parts desk works from. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
What should I send you when asking about Elantra right front seat?
The VIN is the single most useful thing — a photo of the plate is fine. Failing that, the generation code and the engine code off the block. The Elantra ran as J2 Avante, XD, HD, MD and AD, so the generation is what narrows the search.
Why is my Hyundai airbag warning light on?
Nine times out of ten it's a corroded or loose connector under the front seat controlling the seatbelt pre-tensioner or side airbag. We clean and re-seat the yellow plug and if the fault persists we scan codes before replacing the clockspring or squib.
How much does a used Hyundai front seat cost?
Used Hyundai front seats vary widely by trim — cloth is cheaper, leather and heated trims cost more. Get a free quote through our form with your model, year and trim level and we'll match a seat with intact airbag squib and working runners.
Where is the airbag/seatbelt pre-tensioner connector under a Hyundai seat?
It's the bright yellow plug usually at the front right of the seat base, clipped to the floorpan. Always disconnect the battery and wait 10 minutes before unplugging it — accidentally firing a pre-tensioner on the bench is dangerous and expensive.
Can I swap a front seat between Hyundai models?
Only if the floor mounts and wiring match, which usually means same generation and body style. A i20 MK1 seat won't bolt into an Accent, for example. We check compatibility by VIN and trim code before shipping to avoid mismatch returns.
Do I need to reset the airbag ECU after replacing a Hyundai seat?
Yes — any airbag code logged by the swap needs clearing with a compatible scan tool. We recommend GDS (Hyundai's Global Diagnostic System) or a reputable OBD specialist. Driving with a stored airbag fault means your airbags and pre-tensioners may be disarmed in a crash.
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Get your Elantra right front seat matched properly
A part number from the old unit, or simply your VIN, is enough for us to identify the right right front seat for your Elantra.