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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear passenger seat from the vehicle. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR NO. 1 (60/40 SPLIT)  or SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR NO. 1 (BUCKET)  , SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR NO. 2  or SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR NO. 2 - 50-50  .
  2. Remove the rear passenger seat riser.
  3. Remove the seat cushion plastic cover from the seat cushion frame.
  4. Remove the hog rings and/or the J-clips from the rear edge of the seat cushion cover (3).
  5. Disconnect the rear heater connector, if equipped.
  6. Remove the seat belt buckles, if required. Refer to SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT - REAR or SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT - NO. 2 REAR (60/40 SPLIT - 50/50 SPLIT) or SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT - NO. 2 REAR (BENCH) in SEAT BELT SYSTEM s.
  7. Remove all of the remaining hog rings, and/or the J-clips that are retaining the seat cushion cover (3) to the seat cushion frame (8).
  8. Release the hook, and the loop-strips that are retaining the seat cushion cover to the foam pad (4).
  9. Remove the center screw retaining the latch cover.
  10. Remove the seat cushion cover from the foam pad.
    Fig 1: Removing Seat Cushion Cover And Pad - Rear
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