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Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement YC5 and YC6

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the bucket seat from the seat risers. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 300312  Size: SH
  3. Remove the screw from the recliner lever handle if equipped.
  4. Remove the lever from the recliner if equipped.
  5. Remove the lumbar knob and clip if equipped.
  6. Remove the J-hooks that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame.
  7. Important: Note the positions of the hog rings for reassembly.


    Object Number: 502187  Size: SH
  8. Remove the hog rings that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame.

  9. Object Number: 533207  Size: SH
  10. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad from the seat cushion frame.
  11. Remove the seat cushion cover from the pad.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 533207  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat cushion cover to the pad.
  2. Install the seat cushion cover and the pad to the seat cushion frame.

  3. Object Number: 502187  Size: SH
  4. Install the hog rings that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame in the locations noted during disassembly.
  5. Install the J-hook that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame.

  6. Object Number: 300312  Size: SH
  7. Install the lumbar knob and clip if equipped.
  8. Install the lever to the recliner if equipped.
  9. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  10. Install the screw to the recliner lever handle if equipped.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to the recliner lever handle to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  12. Install the bucket seat to the seat risers. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .

Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement YC7

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the bucket seat from the seat risers. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  2. Important: Note the position and length of the bolts you remove. This will assist with reassembly.

  3. Remove the bolts that retain the seat back hinges to the seat cushion frame. Refer to Seat Back Frame Replacement .
  4. Remove the J-hooks that retain the seat cushion cover and pad to the seat cushion frame.
  5. Important: Note the locations of the hog rings for reassembly.

  6. Remove the hog rings that retain the seat cushion cover and pad to the seat cushion frame.

  7. Object Number: 533207  Size: SH
  8. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad from the seat cushion frame.
  9. Important: Note the locations of the hog rings for reassembly.


    Object Number: 502187  Size: SH
  10. Remove the hog rings that retain the seat cushion cover to the pad.
  11. Remove the seat cushion cover from the pad.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat cushion cover to the pad.

  2. Object Number: 502187  Size: SH
  3. Install the hog rings that retain the seat cushion cover to the pad in the locations noted during disassembly.

  4. Object Number: 533207  Size: SH
  5. Install the seat cushion cover and the pad to the seat cushion frame.
  6. Install the hog rings that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame in the locations noted during disassembly.
  7. Install the J-hooks that retain the seat cushion cover and pad to the seat cushion frame.
  8. 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.

  9. Install the bolts that retain the seat back hinges to the seat cushion frame.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  11. Install the bucket seat to the seat risers. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .