Third Row Seat Cover Replacement
Third Row Seat Cover ReplacementNOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the interior trim.
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Seat-back Cover
1. Remove these items:
- Recline lever trim.
- Recline upper cover.
2. For '02-04 models: From both sides, pry up the cap (A), and remove the screws, then remove the cushion hooks (B). Release the hook (C), then remove the cushion hook trim (D).
3. Fold the seat back forward and release the hook (A) in the bottom of the seat-back cover (B).
4. Raise the seat-back and fold back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way around.
5. If necessary, remove the screw and remove the strap (A).
6. If necessary, remove the screw and release the hook (A), then remove the recline inner cover (B) from each side.
7. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, and release the clips (B) and fasteners (C) ('02-04 models leather seat).
8. Lift and pull out the release buttons (A), and remove the screws (B), then remove all the headrest guide (C, D).
9. Remove the seat-back cover (E).
10. 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 all the clips and fasteners ('02-04 models leather seat).
- Replace the any clips you removed with new ones.
Seat Cushion Cover
1. Separate the seat-back and seat cushion.
2. Remove these items:
- Cushion latch cover.
- Cushion latch lever trim.
3. Remove the screws, then remove the grab handle (A) from the cushion frame.
4. For '02-04 models: Pry up the caps (A) and remove the screws, then remove all of the cushion hooks (B) from both cushion hook trim (C). Release the hooks (D) then remove the trim.
5. Release the hook (A) and clips. Turn over the seat cushion mat(B) and the cushion cover (C), then release the hooks (D, E) from the cushion frame.
6. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover (A) all the way around, and release the clips (B), then remove the seat cushion cover.
7. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal. and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing all the clips.
- Replace the clips fastening the seat cushion mat and the cushion frame with new ones.
- Replace the clips fastening the seat-back cover (A) and pad wire (B) with new ones (C) using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).