Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

1.Remove the front seat.

2.Pull back the cap (A) to release the hooks (B), and remove the screws, then remove the height handle (C).

 

3.Remove the recline cover (A).

-1 Remove the recline knob (B) and screw (C).
-2 Gently pull out the cover, then detach the clip (D), and release the hooks (E).

 

4.Gently pull out the center cover (A), then detach the clip, and release the hooks (B). Driver's seat is shown; passenger's seat is similar.

 

5.From under the seat cushion, detach the connector(s):

  • Driver's seat
    • Side airbag connector (A)
    • For some models: Seat-back heater connector (B)
  • Passenger's seat
    • Side airbag connector (A)
    • For some models: Seat-back heater connector (B)
    • Seat belt reminder switch connector (C)

Driver's seat 

Passenger's seat 

6.Release the hook (D) from the seat cushion frame spring (E). Remove the wire ties (F), and pull the side airbag harness (G) and seat-back heater harness (H) out through slits (I) in the seat cushion cover (J). Turn over the seat cushion cover and release the hook (K).

7.Pull the side airbag harness (A) out through the loop (B).

 

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

Driver's seat 

Passenger's seat 

9.Release the hook (A) from under the seat cushion.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

13.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, hooks, and hook strips.
  • Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A).