Seat Cushion Cover

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Remove the third row seat (see THIRD ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Release the hook strips (A) from under the seat cushion (B).

Fig 1: Releasing Hook Strips From Under Seat Cushion
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Remove the pivot bolt cover from both sides (see step 2 under Third Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly ).
Detach the retainers (A) from both sides of the link (B), and release all of the hook strips (C) from under the seat cushion (D).

Fig 2: Detaching Retainers From Both Sides Of Link
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Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) from the seat cushion frame (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover/Pad And Seat Cushion Frame
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If necessary, release the hooks (C), then remove the suspension mat (D).
Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover (A) all the way around, release all of the upholstery rings (B), under the right seat cushion cover, then remove the seat cushion cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover And Upholstery Rings
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Install the seat cushion cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing all 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).
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover, Pad Wires And Upholstery Rings
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