Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

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Remove front seat assembly.
Remove the front seat outer shield cover.
Remove the protector (A).

Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Assembly Protector
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Seat Assembly Connectors
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Push the protecter(A), and then seat cushion cover (C) from the frame(B).

Fig 3: Pushing Protector And Seat Cushion Cover From Frame
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Remove the seat cushion cover (A) from the frame.

Fig 4: Removing Seat Cushion Cover From Frame
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After removing the hog-ring clips (B) on the front of seat cushion and remove the seat cushion cover (A).
CAUTION:
- When removing the hog-ring clips, remove the hog-ring clips with pressing the wire not to separate the wire from the sponge.
Fig 5: Removing 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 6: 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.)