Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement

Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repairs or service.

- Check the operation of the driver's seat position sensor after any of these actions: Drivers Seat Position Sensor Operation Check
- Driver's seat position sensor replacement

- Cover plate (front side of driver's seat slide rail) replacement

- Calibrate the ODS unit after any of the these actions: Programming and Relearning
- Front passenger's seat replacement (including any seat components)

- Replacement of the seat weight sensors

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.

- On the passenger's seat, do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from oil. Oil can corrode the sensor causing it to fail.

- 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. Remove these items:
- Outer recline cover Front Seat Recline Cover Removal/Installation

- Inner recline cover Front Seat Recline Cover Removal/Installation

3. From under the seat cushion, release the hooks (A) from the seat cushion frame spring (B). Pull the cushion cover (C) back, and release the Velcro fastener (D).






4. Remove the clip, then release the hook strips (A, B) from the seat cushion frame.






5. From under seat cushion, release the hook strips (A, B) from the seat cushion frame.






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

7. 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 hook strips.

- If the clip is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.