Seat Cushion Cover

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Remove the second row seat (see SECOND ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the recline outer cover:
- Left second row seat (see step 4 under Second Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly )
- Right second row seat (see step 5 under Second Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly )
From under the seat cushion, release the hooks (A) of the back cover carpet (B) from the seat cushion frame, then pull the carpet back.
Left second row seat

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Cushion Heater Connector And Wire Tie (Left Second Row Seat)
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Right second row seat

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Cushion Heater Connector And Wire Tie (Right Second Row Seat)
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With seat heater: Disconnect the seat-back heater connector (C), detach the seat heater connector (D), and remove the wire ties (E).
Release all of the clip (A) and the hook strips (B)from under the seat cushion (C).
Left seat cushion

Fig 3: Identifying Under Seat Cushion, Clip And Hook Strips (Left Seat Cushion)
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Right seat cushion

Fig 4: Identifying Under Seat Cushion, Clip And Hook Strips (Right Seat Cushion)
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Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) from the seat cushion frame (B).

Fig 5: Removing Seat Cushion Cover/Pad From Seat Cushion Frame
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Pass the retainers (A) through the slots in the seat-back pad (left seat cushion). Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the way around, and release the upholstery rings (B), then remove the seat cushion cover.
Left seat cushion

Fig 6: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover Upholstery Rings And Retainers (Left Seat Cushion)
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Right seat cushion

Fig 7: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover Upholstery Rings And Retainers (Right Seat Cushion)
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Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hooks, the hook strips, and the clips.
- Replace all of the upholstery rings (A) fastening the seat cushion cover (B) to the pad wires (C) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).
- Replace the wire ties you removed with new ones.
- With seat heater: Make sure the seat-back heater connector is plugged in properly.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover, Pad Wires And Upholstery Rings
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