Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Center

Removal Procedure

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Center — figure 1

1. Front Center Seat (3) » Remove — Front Center Seat Removal and Installation

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Center — figure 2

2. Using a suitable trim tool, release the retaining clips.
3. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Cover - Upper (1) » Remove [2x]

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Center — figure 3

4. Front Seat Center Armrest Pivot Bolt (1) » Remove
5. Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer Bolt (2) » Remove
6. Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer (3) » Remove

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Center — figure 4

7. Using a suitable plastic trim tool, release the front seat center armrest hinge finish cover - lower retaining clips.

Note

Seat belt retaining bushings are for manufacturing purposes only.

8. Remove and DISCARD seat belt retaining bushings.
9. Front Seat Center Belt Anchor Plate » Remove
10. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Cover - Lower (1) » Remove

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Center — figure 5

11. Disconnect the latch release cable.
12. Front Seat Center Armrest Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
13. Front Center Seat Armrest (2) » Remove

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Center — figure 6

14. Using a suitable trim tool, release the retaining clip.
15. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Inner Cover (1) » Remove [2x]

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Center — figure 7

16. Front Center Seat Cup Holder (1) » Remove
17. Front Seat Armrest Cup Holder Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
18. Using a suitable trim tool, release the front seat armrest cup holder retainers.
19. Front Seat Armrest Cup Holder (3) » Remove

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Center — figure 8

20. Front Seat Stowage Compartment Bolt - Front (1) » Remove [2x]
21. Front Seat Stowage Compartment Bolt - Rear (2) » Remove
22. Front Seat Stowage Compartment (3) » Remove

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Center — figure 9

23. Front Seat Belt Opening Bezel Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
24. Front Seat Belt Opening Bezel (2) » Remove

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Center — figure 10

25. Pull outward and down on the bottom of the front seat armrest hinge finish cover to release the retaining tabs.
26. Front Seat Armrest Hinge Finish Cover (1) » Remove
27. Front Seat Armrest Lid Bolt (2) » Remove [4x]
28. Front Seat Armrest Lid (3) » Remove

Front Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Center — figure 11

29. Disengage the J-channel retainers from the seat back cushion frame.

30. Disconnect the retainers from the seat back cushion frame.

31. Front Seat Back Cover (1) » Remove

32. Front Seat Back Pad (2) » Remove

33. Front Seat Back Pad - Upper (3) » Remove Installation Procedure

34. Front Seat Back Pad - Upper (3) » Install

35. Front Seat Back Pad (2) » Install

36. Front Seat Back Cover (1) » Install

37. Connect retainers to the seat back cushion frame.

38. Connect the J-channel retainers.

39. Front Seat Armrest Lid (3) » Install

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

7. Front Seat Armrest Lid Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

8. Front Seat Armrest Hinge Finish Cover (1) » Install

9. Front Seat Belt Opening Bezel (2) » Install

10. If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps: 10.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth. 10.2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 10.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 10.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

11. Front Seat Belt Opening Bezel Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

12. Front Seat Stowage Compartment (3) » Install

13. Front Seat Stowage Compartment Bolt - Rear (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

14. Front Seat Stowage Compartment Bolt - Front (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

15. Front Seat Armrest Cup Holder (3) » Install

16. Front Seat Armrest Cup Holder Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

17. Front Center Seat Cup Holder (1) » Install

18. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Inner Cover (1) » Install [2x]

19. Front Center Seat Armrest (2) » Install

20. Front Seat Center Armrest Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

21. Connect the latch release cable.

22. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Cover - Lower (1) » Install

23. Front Seat Center Belt Anchor Plate » Install

24. Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer (3) » Install

25. Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

26. If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps: 26.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth. 26.2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 26.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 26.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

27. Front Seat Center Armrest Pivot Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

28. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Cover - Upper (1) » Install [2x]

29. Front Center Seat (3) » Install — Front Center Seat Removal and Installation