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Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement Non Folding

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear seat armrest, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 521066  Size: SH
  4. Remove the hog rings from the rear seat back cover.

  5. Object Number: 519886  Size: SH
  6. Reach inside of the rear seat back cover in order to unfasten the hook and the loop retainers securingthe rear seat back cover to the pad.

  7. Object Number: 521082  Size: SH
  8. Remove the rear seat back cover from the pad.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 520582  Size: SH
  1. Position the rear seat back cover to the pad.

  2. Object Number: 520583  Size: SH
  3. Align the alignment marks on the rear seat back cover to the alignment marks on the pad.

  4. Object Number: 520586  Size: SH
  5. Pull the rear seat back cover over the pad while alining the hook and the loop retainers.

  6. Object Number: 520580  Size: SH
  7. Pull the rear seat back cover over the pad and pull over and under the edge.

  8. Object Number: 521048  Size: SH
  9. Use firm hand pressure in order to fasten the hook and the loop retainers, securing the rear seat back cover to the pad.

  10. Object Number: 520578  Size: SH
  11. Align the alignment marks on the rear seat back cover to the alignment marks on the pad, on the back side.

  12. Object Number: 520576  Size: SH
  13. Install the hog rings to the rear seat back cover.
  14. Install the rear seat armrest, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .
  15. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .

Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement Folding

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear seat back bolsters. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 802802  Size: SH
  4. Remove the seat back frame pivot bolts (1).

  5. Object Number: 530836  Size: SH
  6. Remove the left seat back from the seat back frame.

  7. Object Number: 530927  Size: SH
  8. Remove the right seat back from the seat back frame.

  9. Object Number: 530878  Size: SH
  10. Unhook the J-hook retainers at the bottom of the seat back.
  11. Pull back the carpet in order to expose the seat trim flaps. Remove the staples.

  12. Object Number: 519886  Size: SH
  13. Reach inside of the seat back cover in order to unfasten the hook and loop retainers that secure the seat back cover to the pad.
  14. Remove the folding armrest, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .

  15. Object Number: 530908  Size: SH
  16. Remove the seat back cover by pulling the cover up and over the pad.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 530933  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seat back cover by pulling the cover down and over the pad.
  2. Reach inside of the right seat back cover and reposition the release pullstrap through the cover.
  3. Align the hook and the loop retainers.

  4. Object Number: 520405  Size: SH
  5. Use firm hand pressure in order to fasten the hook and loop retainers, securing the seat back cover to the pad.
  6. Install the folding armrest, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 530863  Size: SH
  8. Reposition the seat back cable on the right seat back.
  9. Reposition the seat trim flaps.

  10. Object Number: 602003  Size: SH
  11. Install new staples to the seat trim flaps.

  12. Object Number: 530878  Size: SH
  13. Fasten the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back.

  14. Object Number: 530836  Size: SH
  15. Install the left seat back to the seat back frame.

  16. Object Number: 530927  Size: SH
  17. Install the right seat back to the seat back frame.

  18. Object Number: 802802  Size: SH

    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.

  19. Install the seat back frame pivot bolts (1).
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  21. Install the rear seat back bolsters. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement .
  22. Install the seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .