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Third Row Seat-Back Cover Replacement




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

1. With armrest: Remove the armrest Third Row Seat Armrest Replacement.

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

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

4. With armrest: Remove the armrest back panel (A).

1. Pull out the panel to release the hook strip (B) from the seat-back cover.

2. Release the hooks (C) from the seat-back frame.





5. Remove the walk-out strap trim (A).

1. Pry up the cap (B), and remove the screw.

2. Lift the walk-out strap trim off the seat to release the hooks (C), then out through the walk-out strap (D).





6. Release the lower hook strip (A), and unzip the seat-back cover (B).

Left seat-back





Right seat-back





7. Detach the clip (right seat-back). Release the hook strips (A) from back of the seat-back.

Left seat-back (without armrest)





Left seat-back (with armrest)





Right seat-back





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

Left seat-back





Right seat-back





9. Pass the straps (A) in the seat-back cover through each slot (B), then remove the seat-back cover/pad (C) from the seat-back frame (D).

Left seat-back





Right seat-back





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

Left seat-back





Right seat-back





11. 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 upholstery rings and the hook strips.
- Replace all of the upholstery rings (A) fastening the seat-back cover (B) to the pad wires (C) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).