Repair Procedures: Replacement: [RH]

CAUTION: Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

NOTE:

When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the rear seat assembly [RH].
(Refer to Rear Seat - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Push the lock pins, and remove the rear seat headrest (A).

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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear seat folding bezel (A).

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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the child anchor cover (A).

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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cap (A).

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Remove the hog-ring clips (A).

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Remove the protector (A) located in the bottom side of the rear seat back.

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Open the seat back side zipper (A).

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Remove the back board (A) after removing the hog-ring clips.

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Pull out the rear seat headrest guides (A) while pinching both sides of the lower part of the guides, and remove them.

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Remove the rear seat back cover assembly (A) from the rear seat back frame.

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After removing the velcro tape (A) and hog - ring clips (B) inside the rear seat cushion cover, remove the seat cushion covering.

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Remove the rear seat back cover (A) from the rear seat back pad.

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To install, reverse removal procedure.
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- Make sure that the connectors are connected completely.
- Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
- To prevent wrinkles, make sure that the cover (B) is stretched evenly before connecting the hog-ring clips (A).
- Replace the hog-ring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880-4F000).

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