Seat Back Cover Replacement

Remove the recliner cover, knob and height knob. See RECLINER COVER, KNOB AND HEIGHT KNOB REPLACEMENT .
Disconnect the airbag connector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Connector
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Disconnect the seat back frame (B), from seat track assembly (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Back Frame And Seat Track Assembly
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After loosening the mounting screw, remove the front seat armrest (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Armrest And Mounting Screw
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Using a screw driver, remove the seat back panel (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Back Panel
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Disconnect the protector (A) from seat back frame.

Fig 5: Identifying Protector
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Disconnect the band (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Band
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Remove the headrest and headrest guide (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Headrest And Headrest Guide
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After removing the applique (A) on the front of seat cover and remove the seat cover (B).

Fig 8: Identifying Seat Cover
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the over (A) before securing the hog ring clips (B).
- Replace the hog ring clips with new ones using special tool (C).