Seat Back Board Replacement

Remove front seat assembly.
Push the lock pin (B), remove the headrest (A).

Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Assembly Headrest
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Remove the protector (A).

Fig 2: Removing Front Seat Assembly Protector
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Front Seat Assembly Connectors
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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: Pushing Clips From Seat Back Board
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Push the hooks (B), loosen the air ventilation seat duct (A) mounting screws.

Fig 5: Loosening Air Ventilation Seat Duct Mounting Screws
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Push the protecter (A) by the seat back frame.

Fig 6: Pushing Protector
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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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Remove the seat back cover (A) from the frame.

Fig 8: Removing Seat Back Cover From Frame
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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: Removing Hog-Ring Clips
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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 10: Replacing Hog-Ring Clips Using Special Tool (09880-4F000)
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NOTE:
- Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (Passenger's).
  (Refer to appropriate repair procedures.)