Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Installing Hog Rings

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Install the front seat back cover with alignment mark to the alignment mark on the pad.
Install the hog rings to the front seat back cover to the pad.
Install the seat back cover over the pad while alining the hook and the loop retainers.
Install the hook and the loop retainers, securing the front seat back cover to the pad.

Fig 2: Separate Seat Back Cover From Side Impact Airbag Front Retainer

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Fig 3: Identifying Seat Back Cover From Side Impact Airbag Rear Retainer

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Install the seat back cover to the rear retainer at the side impact airbag.
Install the side air bag to the front right and/or left seat.
- For the right front seat side air bag, refer to Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - RH in Seats.
- For the left front seat side air bag, refer to Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - LH in Seats.

Fig 4: View Of Side Air Bag Retainer

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Install and adjust the seat back cover to the side air bag retainer, by pressing in and pulling down on the seat back cover.

Fig 5: Aligning Front Seat Back Cover End Flap

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Fig 6: Installing J-Hook Retainer

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Install the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
Install the front seat back to the front seat. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Front .
Install the front seat headrest. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Front Seat .
Install the front seat armrest. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Front Seat .
Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket .