Removal Procedure
- Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket .
- Remove the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement .
- On manual seats, remove the recliner handle. Refer to Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement - Front .
- Remove the outer seat finish panel. Refer to Finish Panel Replacement - Front Seat - Front (Inner) or Finish Panel Replacement - Front Seat - Front (Outer) .
- Remove the fasteners from the inner recliner cover and remove the cover.
- If equipped, pull firmly on the lumbar knob from side to side.
- Disconnect the hook retainers from the bottom of the seat back cover.
- Fold the seat back cover over the top of the seat back to expose the seat cover wire.
- Unsnap the wire from the wire retainer to disengage the seat back cover.
- Remove the head restraint guides by compressing the tabs while pulling up on the sleeve.
NOTE:
Use care when disengaging the hook and loop fasteners. The hook end may pull from the seat foam pad, requiring foam pad replacement.