For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear seat number 2 head restraint (1) by pulling the clips (2) out with a hook awl or similar tool.
- Remove the rear seat number 2 back release handle bezel (1). Refer to Rear Seat Latch Release Strap Bezel Replacement .
- Remove the rear seat number 2 belt opening bezel, if equipped.
- Remove the rear seat number 2 child restraint tether cover, if equipped.
- Remove the rear seat number 2 cushion pad protectors (2). Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Pad Protector Replacement .
- Remove the rear seat back latch pivot bolts (1).
- Spread the seat cushion frame enough to separate the frame from the seat back.
- Remove the rear seat number 2 center belt anchor bolt, if equipped.
- To remove the rear seat number 2 back cover, do the following:
- Remove the rear seat number 2 back panel (1), it is secured to the seat back frame with push in retainers.
- Remove the rear seat number 2 back cushion pad (1) by releasing the fabric on top from the seat back frame.
| • | Release the hook and loop retainers at the bottom corners of the seat back cover. |
| • | Unhook the bottom of the seat back cover fabric from the seat back frame. |
| • | Disconnect the bottom and lower side j-channel retainers. |
| • | While pulling the seat back cover (2) up, remove the hog rings (3) that secure the seat back cover to the pad (1) in the middle of the seat back. |
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear seat number 2 back cushion pad (1) to the rear seat back frame and hook the fabric on the top to the seat back frame.
- Install the rear seat number 2 back panel (1) to the seat back frame.
- Install the rear seat number 2 back cushion cover (2) to the pad (1).
- Install the rear seat number 2 center belt anchor bolt, if equipped and tighten to 53 N·m (39 lb ft) .
- Spread the rear seat number 2 cushion frame enough to attach to the rear seat back.
- Install the rear seat number 2 back latch pivot bolts (1) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in) .
- Install the rear seat number 2 cushion pad protectors (2). Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Pad Protector Replacement .
- Install the rear seat number 2 child restraint tether cover, if equipped.
- Install the rear seat number 2 belt opening bezel, if equipped.
- Install the rear seat number 2 back release handle bezel (1). Refer to Rear Seat Latch Release Strap Bezel Replacement .
- Install the rear seat number 2 head restraint clips (2) to the seat back then insert the head restraint (1) and push down to secure.
| • | Hook the lower fabric sections to the seat back frame in the same locations from removal. |
| • | Secure the hook and loop fasteners on the lower corners of the seat back cover. |
| • | Connect the j-channel retainers at the lower sides and bottom of the seat back cover. |
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
