Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement (4-Door)




Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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4-door

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations SRS Component Location Index (4-Door) 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.
- The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.

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

2. Driver's seat (10-way power seat)/passenger's seat (4-way power seat): Remove the screw, and release the hooks (A), the tabs (B), and the pin (C), then remove the front cover (D).






3. Driver's seat (10-way power seat)/passenger's seat (4-way power seat): Remove the recline cover (A).

1. Remove the screw, and detach the clip.

2. Release the tabs (B).

3. Pull up the cover, then release the hook (C) and the tab (D).

4. Remove the upper recline inner cover (E).

5. Disconnect the power seat adjustment switch connector (F).

6. Driver's seat (for some models): Disconnect the lumbar support switch connector (G).

7. Remove the wire harness (H) from the hooks (I).

Driver's seat (10-way power seat)





Passenger's seat (4-way power seat)





4. Driver's seat (manual height adjustable seat): Pull back the cap (A) to release the hooks (B), and remove the screws, then remove the height adjuster handle (C).






5. Driver's seat (manual height adjustable seat): Remove the recline cover (A).

1. Remove the recline knob (B) and the screw.

2. Gently pull out the cover to detach the clip, and release the hooks (C, D) and the tabs (E).





6. Passenger's seat (manual seat): Remove the recline cover (A).

1. Remove the recline knob (B) and the screw.

2. Gently pull out the cover to detach the clip, and release the hooks (C) and the tabs (D).





7. Driver's seat (10-way power seat)/passenger's seat (4-way power seat): Remove the screw, and release the tabs (A), then remove the center cover (B).

Driver's seat (10-way power seat)





Passenger's seat (4-way power seat)





8. Driver's seat (manual height adjustable seat)/passenger's seat (manual seat): Remove the center cover (A). The passenger's seat is shown; the driver's seat is similar.

1. Gently pull out the cover to detach the clip.

2. Release the tabs (B).





9. With back panel: From under the seat cushion, release the elastic strap (A) from the seat cushion frame springs (B), then pull back the undercover (C) of the seat-back cover.






10. With seat heater: Disconnect the seat cushion heater connector (A) and detach the harness clip (B). Pry up the hooks (C) of the harness holder (D), then release the holder from the seat cushion frame spring (E).

Without DPMS





With DPMS





11. Release the Velcro fasteners (A), then pull back the harness holder covers (B) fastening the side airbag harness (C) and the seat wire harness (D) (except driver's seat (manual height adjustable seat)).






12. Driver's seat (10-way power seat)/passenger's seat (4-way power seat): Gently pull out the center inner cover (A) as needed, and release the seat cushion cover (B) from the seat cushion frame (C).






13. Driver's seat (10-way power seat)/passenger's seat (4-way power seat): Release the hook strips (A) from both sides of the seat cushion frame.






14. Driver's seat (manual height adjustable seat)/passenger's seat (manual seat): Detach the clip, and release the hook strips (A) from both sides of the seat cushion frame. The passenger's seat is shown; the driver's seat is similar.






15. Driver's seat with DPMS: Disconnect the power seat control unit connectors A, B and remove the screws, then remove the power seat control unit (C).






16. Release the hook strips (A) from under the seat cushion.

Driver's seat (10-way power seat)/passenger's seat (4-way power seat)





Driver's seat (manual height adjustable seat)/passenger's seat (manual seat)





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






18. Release the hooks (A) from under the seat cushion (B).






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






20. 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 clips, the hooks, and the hook strips.
- Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.