Installation Procedure

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Install the seat cushion cover (1).
Install the seat cover retainer rings (hog rings) (2).

Fig 1: Installing Seat Cover Retainer Rings And Seat Cushion Cover
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Install the J retainer (1) at the bottom of the seat cushion.
Install the seat cushion to the seat back.

Fig 2: Installing Seat Cushion To Seat Back
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the front seat recliner bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
Snap the recliner covers over the recliner mechanism.
Install the seat adjuster mechanism to the seat frame.
Refer to the appropriate sections:
- Front seat adjuster, 2-way Manual, 4-way Manual, if equipped. Refer to SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM REPLACEMENT - MANUAL (TWO-WAY MANUAL) or SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM REPLACEMENT - MANUAL (FOUR-WAY MANUAL) .
  
  Fig 3: Installing Front Seat Recliner Bolts
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- Front Seat Adjuster, 6-way Power, if equipped. Refer to SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM REPLACEMENT - POWER .
Install the front seat buckle with Pretensioner. Refer to SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER in SIR.
Install the finish covers. Refer to SEAT ADJUSTER TRACK COVER REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Install the cup holder, if equipped. Refer to CUPHOLDER REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
Install the front seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET .