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Third Row Seat Cushion Cover Replacement




Third Row Seat Cushion 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 tear or damage the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove the third row seat Third Row Seat Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the third row seat recline cover Third Row Seat Recline Cover Removal/Installation.

3. Remove the screws, then remove the cushion utility hooks (A) and the cushion utility hook trim (B).

NOTE: The left seat cushion is shown; the right seat cushion is similar.






4. Remove the screws, then remove the grip trim (A) from the cushion frame.






5. Release the hooks (A) and detach the clips, then remove the foot cover (B).

Left seat cushion





Right seat cushion





6. Turn over the seat cushion cover (A) to detach the clips.

Left seat cushion





Right seat cushion





7. Detach the clip and release the hook strips (A) from the frame. Pass the seat belt buckle (B) through the elastic strap (C) (right seat cushion).

Left seat cushion





Right seat cushion





8. Release the hooks (A), then remove the cushion utility hooks trim base (B).

NOTE: The left seat cushion is shown; the right seat cushion is similar.






9. Remove the seat-back cover Third Row Seat-Back Cover Replacement.

10. Release the Velcro fasteners (A), and remove the seat cushion cover/pad (B) from the seat frame (C).

Left seat cushion





Right seat cushion





11. 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.

Left seat cushion





Right seat cushion





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

- To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the upholstery rings.
- Replace all of the upholstery rings (A) fastening the seat cushion cover (B) to the pad wires (C) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).