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Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement




Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service Precautions before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.

1. Remove the front seat Removal and Replacement.

2. Remove the front seat recline cover Front Seat Recline Cover Removal/Installation.

3. From under the seat cushion, release the elastic strap (A) from the seat cushion frame springs (B), then pull back the undercover (C) of the seat-back cover.

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat (4-way power seat)





Passenger's seat (manual seat)





4. From under the seat cushion (A), disconnect the seat cushion heater connector (B) (for some models), then detach the harness clips (C). Pry up the hooks (D) of the harness holders (E), then release them from the seat cushion frame spring (F).

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat





5. Release the seat cushion cover (A) and the hook strips (B) from both sides of the seat cushion frame.






6. Driver's seat with DPMS: Disconnect the power seat control unit connectors A, B, and remove the bolts, then remove the power seat control unit (C).






7. Release the hook strips (A) from under the seat cushion.






8. Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) from the seat frame (B).






9. Release the upholstery rings (A) fastening the seat cushion cover (B) on the seat cushion pad.






10. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover (A) all the way around, and release the upholstery rings (B), then remove the seat cushion cover.






11. Install the cushion cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips, the hooks, and the hook strips.
- Replace all of the upholstery rings (A) fastening the seat-back cover (B) and the pad wire (C) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).
- Push the clips, the hooks, and the hook strips into place securely.