Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement With AJ7

Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. Remove the head restraint from the seat back. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
3. Remove the seat back from the seat cushion frame. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .



4. Remove the Side Impact Air Bag (SIAB) module. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement in SIR.
5. If equipped, remove the recliner release lever knob (8) from the recliner (11).
6. Unfasten the J-hook retainer (1) located on the bottom of the seat back.
7. Pull the bottom of the seat back cover assembly (2) up and over the frame (7).

1. Pull the bottom of the seat back cover assembly (2) down and over the frame (7).
2. Fasten the J-hook retainer (1) located on the bottom of the seat back.
3. If equipped, install the recliner release lever knob (8) to the recliner (11).
4. Install the Side Impact Air Bag (SIAB) module. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement in SIR.
5. Install the seat back to the seat cushion frame. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
6. Install the head restraint to the seat back. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement Without AJ7

1. Remove the front bucket seat back. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
2. Remove the front seat head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
3. Disconnect the J-hook retainer (1).
4. Remove the release lever knob (5) from the recliner (8), if equipped.
5. Pull the bottom of the seat back cover assembly (2) up and over the frame (11).

1. Pull the bottom of the seat back cover assembly (2) down and over the frame (11).
2. Connect the J-hook retainer (1).
3. Install the release lever knob (5) to the recliner (8), if equipped.
4. Install the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
5. Install the front bucket seat back. Refer to Front Seat Back Replacement .
6. Reposition the front seat back to the original position.