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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the seat back trim. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .
  2. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  3. Remove the head restraint retainers. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Retainer Replacement .
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact module. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 295170  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the heated seat electrical connector to the seat back.
  7. Remove all of the seat back cover J channels retaining the seat back cover and pad to the seat back frame.

  8. Object Number: 315294  Size: SH
  9. Remove the seat cover (1) and cushion (2) from the seat back frame.
  10. Remove the seat back cover (1) from the seat back cushion (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 315294  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat back cover (1) to the seat back cushion (2).
  2. Position the seat back cover and pad (1, 2) to the seat back frame.
  3. Install the J channels to seat back frame.

  4. Object Number: 295170  Size: SH
  5. Connect the heated seat electrical connectors.
  6. Install the inflatable restraint side impact module. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
  7. Install the head restraint retainers. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Retainer Replacement .
  8. Install the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  9. Install the seat back trim. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .