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Seat Back Board Replacement

  1. Remove front seat assembly.
  2. Push the lock pin (B), remove the headrest (A).
    Fig 1: Lock Pin & Headrest
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  3. Remove the protector (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Protector
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  4. Disconnect the connectors (A).
    Fig 3: Seat Back Connectors
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  5. Push the clips (B) from the seat back board (A).
    CAUTION:
    • Push the middle area of clip using the flat head screwdriver.
    • Be careful not to damage the clip.
      Fig 4: Clips & Seat Back Board
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  6. Push the hooks (B), loosen the air ventilation seat duct (A) mounting screws.
    Fig 5: Air Ventilation Seat Duct & Hooks
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  7. Push the protector (A) by the seat back frame.
    Fig 6: Seat Back Frame Protector
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  8. Pull out the headrest guides (A) while pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.
    Fig 7: Pulling Out Headrest Guides
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  9. Remove the seat back cover (A) from the frame.
    Fig 8: Seat Back Cover
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  10. After removing the hog-ring clips (B) on the front of seat back and remove the seat back cover (A).
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the hog-ring clip, remove the hog-ring clip with pressing the wire not to separate the wire from the sponge.
      Fig 9: Hog-Ring Clips & Seat Back Cover
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  11. 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 10: Replacing Hog-Ring Clips Cover With SST
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    NOTE:
    • Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (Passenger's).