Seat Cover: Service and Repair

Seat Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
NOTE:

- 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.

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Seat-back Cover '00-05 Models

1. Remove the seat-back cover in the numbered sequence.

2. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips, the Velcro fasteners, and the hooks.

- Replace the released upholstery rings with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers.

- If the head restraint cover clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.









Seat-back Cover '06-09 Models

1. Remove the seat-back cover in numbered sequence.

2. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the upholstery rings, the Velcro fasteners, and the hooks.

- Replace the released upholstery rings with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers.









Seat Cushion Cover

1. Remove the seat; '00-05 models, '06-09 models. Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the seat cushion, driver's; '00-05 models, '06-09 models, Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Drivers passenger's; '00-05 models, '06-09 models. Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passengers

3. Remove the seat cushion cover in the numbered sequence.

4. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the upholstery rings.

- Replace the released upholstery rings with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers.