Cover and Cushion For Front Backrest, Removing and Installing

Cover And Cushion For Front Backrest, Removing And Installing (Up To 04/2003)

NOTE:
- Removal and installation is described for left side of vehicle. The same instructions apply for removal and installation for the right-hand side.
- Slight changes may have to be made to removal and installation procedures, depending upon equipment installed in vehicle.

Removing
- Remove seat.
- Remove headrest.
- Remove backrest.







- Separate beading strip - 1 - for cover - 2 - using a screwdriver - arrows -.












- Unhook tension wire - 1 - - arrows -.

Backrest (leather version)







- Pry off operating mechanism - 1 - of backrest release and securing clip - 2 -, unclip upper trim - 3 - and remove upward.

NOTE: Always replace securing clip - 2 -.

Backrest (cloth version)

Backrest (cloth version)







- Pry off operating mechanism - 1 - of backrest release, securing clip - 2 - and trim - 3 -.

NOTE: Always replace securing clip - 2 -.

Continuation for all vehicles







- Press down backrest cushion below guide - 2 - and disengage retaining tab using screwdriver or drift - 1 -.
- Remove headrest guide - 2 -.







- Remove cover upward to cushion wire - 1 -.
- Disengage cushion wire - 1 - on backrest frame.
- Unhook cover tab on backrest frame - arrows -.

NOTE: Note or mark installation position of hooks on backrest frame.







- Remove cover further upward to cushion wire - 1 - on front of backrest.
- Disengage cushion wire - 1 - on cushion.
- Cut through upholstery clip - 2 - and remove cover from cushion.

Installing
- Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.