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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact module. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  5. Remove the head restraint guides. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 1284501  Size: SH
  7. Remove the J-channels from the seat frame.

  8. Object Number: 1506499  Size: SH
  9. Remove the seat back cover and pad from the seat frame.
  10. Remove the hog rings from the seat back pad.

  11. Object Number: 519883  Size: SH
  12. Remove the seat back cover from the pad.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 519883  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat back cover to the pad.
  2. Install the hog rings to the seat back pad.

  3. Object Number: 1506499  Size: SH
  4. Install the seat back cover and pad to the seat frame.
  5. Install the head restraint guides. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement .
  6. Install the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 1284501  Size: SH
  8. Install the J-channels to the seat frame.
  9. Install the inflatable restraint side impact module. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
  10. Install the seat back panel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .
  11. Install the front seat in the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .