Rear Seat-Back Cover Replacement

Rear Seat-back Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
NOTE:

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

- Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the head restraint.

2. Fold the seat-back forward.

3. Release the hooks strip (A), and unzip the seat-back cover (B) and release the hooks (C) (with seat-back loops). It is not necessary to remove a seat-back bungee cord from the loops if the cover is reinstalled.

With seat-back loops





Without seat-back loops





4. Pull back the seat-back cover (A), and release the inside springs (B).






5. Pinch the tabs on the ends of the head restraint guides (A), and remove them from the seat-back.

'07 model





'08-09 models





6. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, then release all of the upholstery rings (B).

7. Remove the seat-back cover.






8. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook, inside spring, and the upholstery rings.

- Replace all of the upholstery rings (A) fastening the seat cushion cover (B) and the pad wire (C) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).