Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

Remove front seat assembly.
Remove the recliner cover.
Remove the recliner cover (A).

Fig 1: Recliner Cover
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Disconnect the connector (A) and (B).

Fig 2: Recliner Connector
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After disconnecting the protector (A), then remove the seat cushion (B).

Fig 3: Protector & Seat Cushion
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After loosening the mounting bolts, then disconnect the seat back (A) and seat cushion (B).

Fig 4: Seat Back & Seat Cushion With Mounting Bolts
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After removing the hogring clips on the front of seat cushion and remove the seat cushion cover (A).

Fig 5: Seat Cushion Cover
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the cover (B) before securing the hog ring clips (A).
- Replace the hog ring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880-4F000).
  
  Fig 6: Cover & Hog Ring Clips
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NOTE:
- Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (Passenger's).