Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement AQ9

1. Place protective tape over nearby trim and paint.
2. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
3. Remove the head restraint from the front bucket seat back. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
4. Remove the seat back from the seat back cushion. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .



5. Remove the seat back cover screws (4) and the hog rings retainer (3) from the seat back cover (5).
6. Remove the cover (5) from the pad (2).
7. Remove the pad (2) from the frame (1) if required.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the seat back pad (2) to the seat back frame (1) if required.
2. Install the cover (5) to the pad (2).
3. Install the cover screws (4) and the hog ring retainers (3) to the cover (5).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).

4. Install the seat back to the seat back cushion. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
5. Install the head restraint to the front bucket seat back. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
6. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
7. Remove the protective tape from nearby trim and paint.