Front Seat-back Cover Replacement

Front Seat-back 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:

Do not repair any tears or frayed spots of the seat-back cover. If necessary, replace the seat-back cover.
Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
RHD is shown; LHD is symmetrical.

1.	Remove the front seat..

2.	Remove the headrest.

3.	From under seat cushion, detach the side airbag connector clip (A), and if equipped, disconnect the seat- back heater connector (B). Driver's seat Passenger's seat

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

5.	Detach the clips and hooks (A) by pulling the bottom of the back panel (B) back, then gently pull down the panel to release the hooks (C) from the seat frame, and remove the panel.

6.	Pull the side airbag harness (A) out though the loop (B). Release the hook (C), then pull the seat-back cover (D) back.

7.	Detach the harness clip (A), and pull the side airbag harness (B) and seat-back heater harness (B) out through the harness holes (D) in the seat-back cover and seat frame. Driver's seat is shown; passenger's seat is similar.

8.	Remove the side airbag.

9.	Release the hook strips (A), then loosen the seat-back cover (B). Driver's seat is shown; passenger's seat is symmetrical.

10.	Turn over the reinforcing cloth (A), then release the hooks (B) from the side airbag module holder (C). Driver's seat is shown; passenger's seat is symmetrical.

11.	Pinch the tabs on the ends of the headrest guides (A), and remove them from the seat-back.

12.	Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the seat (B).

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

14.

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).
Before installing the side airbag (B), make sure the reinforcing cloth (C) is fixed on the seat-back frame (D) securely.
Make sure the side airbag harness and seat-back heater harness are routed properly.