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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the chrome head restraint trim from the headrest. Refer to Chrome Head Restraint Trim Replacement .
  3. Remove the seat belt guide. Refer to Front Seat Belt Guide Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1200378  Size: SH
  5. Remove the seat back cover retaining tabs (2) along each side of the seat back panel (1).
  6. Remove the seat back cover retaining tabs (3) along the bottom of the seat back panel (1).

  7. Object Number: 1200418  Size: SH
  8. Remove the top screw securing the seat back panel to the seat back headrest.

  9. Object Number: 1200421  Size: SH
  10. Remove the 2 screws securing the seat back panel to the seat back assembly.

  11. Object Number: 1200422  Size: SH
  12. Remove the seat back panel by pulling rearward to unsnap the panel clips from the seat back frame.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1200422  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat back panel to the seat back frame by pressing clips firmly into place.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1200418  Size: SH
  3. Install the top screw securing the seat back panel to the seat back headrest.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the seat back panel screw to 6.25 N·m (55 lb in).


    Object Number: 1200421  Size: SH
  5. Install the 2 screws securing the seat back panel to the seat back assembly.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the seat back panel screws to 6.25 N·m (55 lb in).


    Object Number: 1200378  Size: SH
  7. Install the seat back cover retaining tabs (2) along each side of the seat back panel (1).
  8. Install the seat back cover retaining tabs (3) along the bottom of the seat back panel (1).
  9. Install the seat belt guide. Refer to Front Seat Belt Guide Replacement .
  10. Install the chrome head restraint trim to the headrest. Refer to Chrome Head Restraint Trim Replacement .
  11. Install the seat in the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement .