Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the recline cover (A).

1. Remove the recline knob (B).

2. Driver's seat: Pull back the cap (C) to release the hooks (D), and remove the snap ring (E), then remove the height handle (F).

3. Gently pull out the cover to detach the clip, and release the hooks (G).

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat





3. Gently pull out the center cover (A) to detach the clips, and release the hooks (B). The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.






4. Remove the lower anchor bolt, then remove the seat belt lower anchor (A). The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.






5. Detach the clips and release the hook strips (A) from the seat frame.

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat





6. Remove the center anchor bolt (A), then remove the seat belt buckle tensioner (B).





7. Driver's seat: Detach the clips from the seat frame.

8. Release the hook strips (C) from the seat frame.

9. From under the seat cushion, release the hook springs (A), and pull away the bottom of the seat cushion cover (B).

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat





10. Release the hook strips (C) from the seat cushion frame spring (D), and release the hook strips (E) from the seat cushion frame. Passenger's seat: Remove the wire tie (F).

11. Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) from the seat frame (B).






12. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover (A) all the way around, and release the upholstery rings (B), then remove the seat cushion cover.






13. Install the cushion cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the upholstery rings, and the hook strips.
- Replace all of the upholstery rings (A) fastening the seat cushion cover (B) and the pad wire (C) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.