Front Seat Back Trim Removal/Installation: Installation
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- Align the front seat back trim with the installation hole of the front seat back pad, and install the C-rings in the order shown in the figure.CAUTION:
- If a C-ring is damaged while removing or installing the front seat back trim and front seat back pad, it may not be possible to install the front seat back trim and front seat back pad normally. When removing or installing the front seat back trim and front seat back pad, be careful not to damage the C-rings.
- If a C-ring is damaged, replace it with a new one.
NOTE:- Wrinkling can be easily prevented by installing the C-rings with a certain amount of tightening.
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- While covering the front seat back trim with the front seat back pad, install the surface fasteners in the order shown in the figure. (With surface fastener)
- Press the front seat back pad inward while pulling the front seat back trim outward.
- Install the front seat back trim and the front seat back pad as a single unit to the front seat back frame.
- Pull out the front seat back pad, front seat back trim, and front seat back warmer wiring harness (with seat warmer system) rearward of the front seat.
- Install the side air bag module securing belt to the stud bolt of the front seat back frame in the order of (1) and (2) shown in the figure.
- Install the nut and washer.
- Install the tie wraps.
- Install the pole guides to the front seat back frame.
- Move the hook in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and install the front seat back trim to the suspension mat.
- Fasten the zippers.
- Install the clip in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and install the lumbar support lever in the direction of the arrow (2). (With lumbar support)
- Align the front seat back trim with the shape of the front seat back pad while pressing the front seat back pad outward.
- Pull the front seat back trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the wrinkles on the front seat back trim.
- Move hook A in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and install it to hook B.
- Move the hook in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and install the front seat cushion trim to the front seat cushion frame. (With power seat system)
- Install the C-rings. (Without power seat system)CAUTION:
- If a C-ring is damaged while removing or installing the front seat cushion trim and front seat cushion frame, it may not be possible to install the front seat cushion trim and front seat cushion frame normally. When removing or installing the front seat cushion trim and front seat cushion frame, be careful not to damage the C-rings.
- If a C-ring is damaged, replace it with a new one.
- Connect the connectors shown in the figure.
- Install the wiring harness clip.
- Install the fasteners and install the front seat cushion trim to the front seat cushion frame. (With power seat system)
- Move the hook in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and install the front seat cushion trim to the front seat cushion frame. (Without power seat system)
- Install the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the head restraint.
- Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)