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Cover - Squab - Front Seat



78.90.08 Cover - Squab - Front Seat

Remove

1. Remove front seat.







2. Release and remove head restraint.
3. Remove recline control knob.
4. Release retaining studs from side covers and remove covers.
5. Remove 4 Torx bolts from squab frame and remove squab frame from cushion frame.
6. Remove lumbar control knob.







7. Release squab cover at base of seat frame.







8. Release squab cover from squab frame and squab pad.
9. Drill out 2 pop rivets from squab frame.







10. Remove both head restraint guide tubes.
11. Remove squab cover and pad from frame.
12. Remove and discard 10 hog rings holding cover to squab pad.
13. Remove squab cover.

Refit

1. Position squab cover to pad.
2. Pull cover into position and secure with NEW hog rings.







3. 3 door models: Locate the escutcheon under the seat squab cover.
4. 3 door models: Insert scissors into the squab cover at the bottom of the slot in the escutcheon.







5. 3 door models: Working from bottom of the escutcheon to the top, cut a slit in the cover to a maximum length of 65 mm (2.5 in).

CAUTION: Do not exceed this dimension.







6. 3 door models: Measure 3.0 mm (0.12 in) inwards from the TOP of the slit and cut 2 further slits 9.0 mm (0.35 in) long at approximately 10 degrees from the original slit.
7. 3 door models: Measure 3.0 mm (0.12 in) inwards from the BOTTOM of the slit and cut 2 further slits 9.0 mm (0.35 in) long at approximately 10 degrees from the original slit.







8. 3 door models: Working from the top RH corner, tuck the fabric behind the escutcheon.

CAUTION: Ensure that there are no visible slits around the escutcheon.

9. Fit squab cover and pad to frame.
10. Fit head restraint guide tubes.
11. Position straps and secure with pop rivets.
12. Fit squab cover to squab pad and squab frame.
13. Secure squab cover at base of squab frame.
14. Fit lumbar support control knob.
15. Fit squab frame to cushion frame and tighten Torx bolts to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
16. Fit side covers and secure retaining studs.
17. Fit recline control knob.
18. Fit head restraint.
19. Fit front seat.