Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Position the seat cushion out of the way. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement (Front Seat Cushion Replacement).
3. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement).
4. Open the seat back cover zipper from the bottom to the top.
5. Disconnect the double J channel retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
6. Remove the inflatable restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement in SIR.
7. Remove the head restraint retainers. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Retainer Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Retainer Replacement).
8. Remove the shoulder belt retractor. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement in Seat Belts.




9. Remove the seat back cover (2) from the seat back pad (1) and the seat back frame.




10. Remove the seat back pad (2) from the seat back frame (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the seat back pad (2) over the seat back frame (1).




2. Install the seat back cover (2) over the seat back pad (1).
3. Work the foam pad into position so there are no wrinkles or lumps.
4. Ensure the hook and loop fastener on the cover and pad are fully engaged in order to ensure proper fit of the seat back cover.
5. Install the head restraint retainers. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Retainer Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Retainer Replacement).
6. Install the Inflatable restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement in SIR.
7. Install the shoulder belt retractor. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement in Seat Belts.
8. Connect the double J channel retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.




9. With the aid of an assistant hold the seat back cover zipper together while closing the zipper from top to bottom.
10. Install the head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement).
11. Install the seat cushion. Refer to Front Seat Cushion Replacement (Front Seat Cushion Replacement).
12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.