Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (Non-Fold Flat)

Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (Non-Fold Flat)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket) .
2. Remove the front seat side trim. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Fold Flat) (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Fold Flat))Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Non-Fold Flat) (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Non-Fold Flat)) .
3. For vehicles with 4-way driver seats, raise the seat cushion.




4. For vehicles equipped with lumbar support, perform the following procedure:

1. Adjust the lumbar knob until the lumbar basket is in the position of least support.
2. Remove the lumbar knob by pulling firmly.





5. Disconnect the J-hook retainers from the seat cushion trim cover.
6. Carefully pull the trim cover out from between the cushion and the seat back and the adjusters.
7. Remove the trim cover and pad from the seat cushion.





Notice: Use care when disengaging the hook and loop fasteners. The hook end may pull from the seat foam pad, requiring foam pad replacement.

8. Carefully remove the trim cover from the pad by disengaging the hook and loop retainers.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the seat cushion trim cover on the pad.
2. Apply pressure over the hook and loop retainers to secure the retainers.
3. Install the trim and pad on the seat cushion frame.




4. Push the seat cushion trim cover between the cushion and the seat back and the adjusters.
5. Connect the J-hook retainers.
6. If the seat is equipped with lumbar support, perform the following procedure:

1. Pull the lumbar cable sleeve forward.
2. Using a sharp-bladed tool, make a small slit where the lumbar actuator comes in contact with the cover.
3. Install the lumbar knob by pushing firmly.
4. Adjust the lumbar knob to ensure that the lumbar is operating correctly.

7. Install the seat side trim cover. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Fold Flat) (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Fold Flat))Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Non-Fold Flat) (Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Front Seat (Non-Fold Flat)) .
8. Install the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket) .