Front Seat Cover
Front Seat Cover ReplacementSpecial Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when paying components.
- On the passenger's seat with side airbag, do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from oil. Oil can corrode the sensor, causing it to fail.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Seat-back Cover
1. Remove the front seat.
2. From under the seat cushion, detach the side airbag connector clip (A), and on the passenger's seat, detach the OPDS unit connector clip (B). Release the seat cushion cover (C) from the seat cushion frame spring (D), then pull the cover back, and remove the harness bands (E). The passenger's seat is shown, the driver's seat is symmetrical except it has no OPDS unit connector.
3. Fold the seat-back forward.
4. If equipped with a lumbar support, remove the clip (A), then remove the lumbar support handle (B).
5. Detach the hooks (A), then remove the front headrest trim (B) and rear headrest trim (C). For 02-04 models: Pull back the seat-back cover (D).
6. 05-06 models: Release the hooks (A), and release the seat-back cover (B) from the wire loop (C) on the seat-back frame. Release the fasteners (D), and then pull back the seat-back cover.
7. Release the hook (A), and unzip the seat-back cover (B). Pull the side airbag harness (C) and the OPDS harness (D) (passenger's seat) out through the holes (E) in the seat cushion cover. The passenger's seat is shown, the driver's seat is symmetrical except it has no OPDS harness.
8. Remove the side airbag , and release the hooks (A) from the airbag module holder (B).
9. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, and release the clips (B), then remove the seat-back cover.
10. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hooks, fasteners (05-06 models), and clips.
- Make sure the side airbag harness and OPDS harness (passenger's seat) are routed properly.
- Replace any clips you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers.
- If necessary, reinitialize the OPDS control unit.
- Always use the proper replacement cover; never install an aftermarket cover.
Seat Cushion Cover
1. Remove the front seat
2. Remove these items from the front seat
- Recline cover, driver's seat, passenger's seat
- Front seat belt buckle
3. From under the seat cushion, detach the side airbag connector clip, and on the passenger's seat, detach the OPDS unit connector clip. Release the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion frame spring, then pull the cover back, and remove the harness bands.
4. Release the hook, and unzip the seat-back cover. Pull the side airbag harness and the OPDS harness (passenger's seat) out through the holes in the seat cushion cover.
5. Remove the clip, and release the hooks (A).
6. From under the seat cushion, release the hooks (A). If equipped with a seat heater, detach the seat cushion heater connector clip (B), and remove the harness band (C).
7. Remove the seat cushion cover (A) with the seat cushion pad from the seat cushion frame.
8. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove the seat cushion cover (B).
9. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips and hooks.
- Make sure the side airbag harness and OPDS harness (passenger's seat) are routed properly.
- Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).