Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front

SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - FRONT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the seat belt retractors from the front seat.
3. Remove the head restraint.
4. Remove the side impact air bag.




5. Disconnect the electrical connector to the seat back.
6. Remove all of the seat back cover J channels retaining the seat back cover and pad to the seat back frame.




7. Remove the seat cover (1) and cushion (2) from the seat back frame.
8. Cut hog rings retaining seat back cover (1) to the seat back cushion (2).
9. Remove the seat back cover (1) from the seat back cushion (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the seat back cover (1) to the seat back cushion (2).
2. Align the seat cover (1) to the seat pad (2) and install the hog rings that retain the seat back cover (1) to the cushion (2).
3. Position the seat back cover and pad (1, 2) to the seat back frame.
4. Install the J channels to seat back frame.




5. Connect the electrical connectors.
6. Install the front side impact air bag.
7. Install the front seat belt retractors to the front seat.
8. Install the head restraint.
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket in Restraint Systems.