Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (Fold Flat)

Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Fold Flat)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.






2. Remove the screws from the outboard recliner trim panel. Remove the trim panel.






3. Remove the screws from the inboard recliner trim panel. Remove the trim panel.






4. Position the head restraint to the full up position.
5. Insert an awl into the head restraint guide hole and push in on the awl while pulling up on the restraint. Remove the head restraint.






6. On vehicles with heated seats disconnect the heated seat wire harness from the seat heat module.
7. Remove the bolts from the front seat back frame.
8. Remove the seat back assembly.






9. Remove the screws from the seat back panel.
10. Remove the seat back panel.
11. Remove the armrest from the seat back. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement.






12. Disconnect the lower J-hook retainer from the seat back trim cover.
13. Pull the seat back cover upward. Carefully disengage the hook and loop fasteners until the head restraint guides are exposed.






14. Squeeze the locking tabs on the head restraint guides and push the guides up and out of the seat back frame.
15. Remove the seat back trim cover from the seat.
16. Remove the seat back pad from the frame.

Installation Procedure






1. Position the seat back pad on the frame.
2. Pull the seat back trim cover over the top of the seat back.
3. Starting at the top, position the seat cover over the seat frame and pad, pressing over the hook and loop locations to engage the fasteners.
4. Connect the lower J-hook retainer on the seat back trim.






5. Position the head restraint guides in the holes in the seat cover.
6. Push down on the guides to lock the guides securely in place.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.






7. Position the seat back panel. Install the screws into the seat back panel. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
8. Install the armrest to the seat. Refer to Front Seat Armrest Replacement.
9. On vehicles with heated seats, route the heated seat wire harness under the seat cushion and connect the harness to the seat heat module.
10. Position the seat back frame assembly between the recliners.
11. Install the seat back frame bolts. Tighten the screw to 70 Nm (52 lb ft).






12. Position the inboard recliner trim panel and install the trim panel screw. Tighten the screw to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).






13. Position the outboard recliner trim panel and install the trim panel screws. Tighten the screws to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).






14. Position the head restraint over the seat back. Push down to install.
15. Pull up on the restraint to ensure that the restraint is locked in place.
16. Install the front seat to the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.