Removal Procedure

Remove the bench seat and risers from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear Bench (2001) or Seat Replacement - Rear Bench (2002) .
Remove the right and left sides of the seat back hinge trim. Refer to Seat Back Hinge Trim Replacement - Rear Left and Seat Back Hinge Trim Replacement - Rear Right (YC6) .
NOTE: Note the position and length of the bolts you remove. This will assist with reassembly.
Remove the bolts retaining the seat back hinges to the seat cushion frame. See Figure.
Remove the J-hooks that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing J-Hooks Retaining Seat Cushion
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NOTE: Note the locations of the hog rings for reassembly.
Remove the hog rings that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame located at the rear edge of the seat frame. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Hog Rings

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Remove the seat back cushion cover and pad from the seat cushion frame. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Seat Back Cushion Cover & Pad
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NOTE: Note the locations of the hog rings for reassembly.
Remove the hog rings that retain the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion pad located under the seat cushion cover. See Figure.
Remove the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad.