Rear Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the rear seat cushion.
Disconnect the rear seat heater control unit connector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Heater Control Unit Connector
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Remove the hog-ring clips (A).

Fig 2: Rear Seat Cushion Hog-Ring Clips
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Disconnect the hog-ring clips (B) on the rear of seat cushion, remove the seat cushion cover (A).

Fig 3: Hog-Ring Clips & 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 4: Replacing Hog-Ring Clips
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