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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: LHD shown; RHD similar


    Object Number: 866873  Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. On the driver's seat, rotate the seat riser knob to the full up position.

  3. Object Number: 868124  Size: SH
  4. Remove the recliner handle.
  5. On driver's side, remove the seat riser knob cover and fastener.
  6. Remove the seat adjuster side covers.
  7. On driver's side, install riser knob without screw. Lower the cushion.

  8. Object Number: 859205  Size: SH
  9. Disengage the rear J-strip.
  10. • Seat Cover (1)
    • Cushion Frame (2)
    • Foam Pad (3)
    • Cross Tube (4)
    • Seat Cover J-Strip (5)
  11. On the driver's side, raise the seat cushion and remove the riser knob.

  12. Object Number: 863316  Size: SH
  13. Remove the bolts at the sides of the seat cushion and remove the seat cushion.

  14. Object Number: 866886  Size: SH
  15. Disengage the remaining seat cover J-strips and 2 push fasteners.
  16. Remove the seat cushion frame.
  17. Pull up on the cover to expose the hog rings (1) and/or separate the Velcro®. Remove the cover.

Installation Procedure

Important: LHD shown; RHD similar.


    Object Number: 866886  Size: SH
  1. Transfer the listing wires to the new cover.

  2. Object Number: 866874  Size: SH
  3. Install the seat cover over the pad.
  4. Install the hog rings (1) around each seat cover listing wire and the seat foam listing wire.

  5. Object Number: 866886  Size: SH
  6. Check the fit of the cover and pull on the cover where necessary to remove the wrinkles. Attach the push fasteners.

  7. Object Number: 863315  Size: SH
  8. Install the seat cushion assembly to the seat adjuster.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the seat adjuster to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  10. On the driver's side, install the riser knob without the screw, lower the seat cushion and remove the riser knob.

  11. Object Number: 859205  Size: SH
  12. Wrap the seat cushion cover rear flap to the cover up recliner cross tube and engage the seat cushion cover rear J-strip to seat cushion frame.
  13. • Seat Cover (1)
    • Cushion Frame (2)
    • Foam Pad (3)
    • Cross Tube (4)
    • Seat Cover J-Strip (5)

    Object Number: 868124  Size: SH
  14. Install the seat adjuster side covers.
  15. Install the recliner handle.
  16. On the driver's side, install the seat riser knob.
  17. Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket