Front Seat Cushion / Cover

CUSHION/COVER-SEAT BACK - FRONT

REMOVAL




1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to Seats / Service Precautions.
2. Remove the front seat.
3. Remove the lumbar and recliner handles (1).
4. Remove the screws and remove the side shields (2).




5. Remove the belt buckle.




6. Remove the seat back bolts from both sides.




7. Push in the buttons on both headrest sleeves, pull the headrest up and remove.




8. Separate the J-straps (1 & 2) and pull cover up over frame and remove cushion.
9. Pinch both headrest sleeve ribs from inside the seat back frame with pliers or equivalent.
10. Strike the bottom of the sleeve with a rubber mallet or equivalent, and remove the headrest sleeves.

INSTALLATION




1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to Seats / Service Precautions.
2. Position the seat back cover over the seat back frame and install the headrest sleeves.
3. Position the seat back cushion on the frame and position the cover over the cushion.
4. Connect the J-straps (1 & 2).




5. Install the seat back bolts and tighten to 40 N.m (30 ft.lbs.).




6. Position the front seat belt buckle lower anchor onto the stud near the rear of the inboard seat cushion frame. Be certain the anti-rotation tab on the anchor is engaged in the clearance hole of the frame.
7. Tighten the nut to 43 N.m (32 ft.lbs.).




8. Install the side shields (2) and install the screws.
9. Install the lumbar and recliner handles (1).