Rear Seat-Back Cover Replacement

Rear Seat-Back Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove the head restraint.

2. Fold the seat-back forward.

3. Release the hook strips (A), and unzip the seat-back cover (B) and release the hook strips (C) (with seat-back loops).

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove a seat-back bungee cord from the loops if the cover is reinstalled.

Without seat-back loops





With 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.






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).