Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement

Seat Cushion Trim Cover and Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the seat.
2. Remove the seat belt buckle from the seat frame.




3. Remove the recliner handle.

1. With a suitable blunt ended tool inserted between the cushion and the handle push the handle retaining spring clip down.
2. Pull the handle from the shaft.




4. Remove the side trim panel (power seat).




5. Remove the hog-rings from the rear flap.




6. Raise the flap.
7. Unfasten the draw string.
8. Remove the hog-rings attaching the rear corners of the seat cushion trim cover.
9. Remove the cover and foam pad.
10. Remove the cover from the foam pad.

Installation Procedure




1. Ensure that the recliner mechanism cable retention clips are securely snapped into the actuators.




2. If the draw string was cut to assist in removing a non-movable seat, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the hog-rings attaching the seat cushion cover rear flap.
2. Untie the draw string.
3. Make a very small cut 100 mm (2 in) on each side of the center of the cushion cover just in front of where the cut draw string receded (2).
4. Pull the draw string out of the cover far enough to tie the ends together.
5. Securely tie the draw string ends together using a square knot. The ends of the draw string should extend a minimum of one inch beyond the knot.




3. Position the trim cover over the seat cushion foam.
4. Install the cover and foam to the seat frame.
5. Tighten the draw string at the rear of the seat and securely tie.
6. Install the hog-rings attaching the rear side corners of the seat cushion trim cover.




7. If step 2 was preformed wrap the front seat material around the draw string and hog-ring the material to the string. Make sure no sharp points of the hog-rings are pointed down.




8. Install the hog-rings attaching the rear center flap.




9. Install the side trim panel (power seat).




10. Install the recliner handle.

1. Position the handle retaining spring clip into the lock position.
2. Snap the handle onto the reclining mechanism shaft.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




11. Install the seat belt buckle to the seat frame.

Tighten the seat belt buckle side mounting nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

12. Install the seat.