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Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement





Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning SIR Warning.


1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.

2. Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation.

3. Remove the driver or passenger seat outer recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Power) Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Power)Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Manual) Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Manual).

4. Remove the driver or passenger seat inner recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement.

5. Remove the driver or passenger seat head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement.

6. Remove the cover by unclipping the two lower retainers and then slide the cover down.




7. Unhinge the cushion strap (1) from the seat frame.




8. Release the front seat back cushion from the backrest left side (1) and right side (2).

9. Remove hog rings (3) to release the front seat back cushion from backrest.




10. Release both fasteners (1, 2) from the seat side inflatable restraint module (3).




11. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (2) from the seat side inflatable restraint module (1).




12. Remove the front seat back cushion with the cushion pad (1) from the backrest frame (2).




13. Remove the seat side inflatable restraint module (1) out of the textile (2) bag.




14. Remove the hog rings from the seat cushion back (1), pull the cushion back cover from the cushion back pad (2).

Installation Procedure

1. Install the seat side inflatable restraint module (1) to the textile bag (2).




2. Install the front seat cushion back cover to the cushion back pad with new hog rings.




3. Install the front seat back cushion with cushion back pad (1) to the backrest frame (2).





Note: Check the correct locking of wiring harness connector (2).

4. Connect the wiring harness connector (2) to the seat side inflatable restraint module (1).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Position the seat side inflatable restraint module (3) to the backrest frame. Tighten both fasteners (1, 2) to the seat side inflatable restraint module (3).

3.25 Nm (29 lb in)




6. Install the front seat back cushion to the backrest left side (1) and right side (2).

7. Install the front seat cushion back cover with new hog rings (3).

8. Install the driver or passenger seat head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement.

9. Close the cushion back at backrest rear side.

10. Install the driver or passenger seat inner recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Replacement.

11. Install the driver or passenger seat outer recliner finish cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Power) Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Power)Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Manual) Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Recliner Finish Cover Replacement (Manual).

12. Install driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation.