Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
  • When removing components, use the trim tools or equivalent.
  • Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • LHD is shown; RHD is similar.
  1. Pull back the cap (A) to release the hooks (B), and remove the screws, then remove the height handle (C).
  1. Remove the recline cover (A).
    -1.
    Remove the recline knob (B) and screw (C).
    -2.
    Gently pull out the cover, then detach the clip (D), and release the hooks (E).
  1. Gently pull out the center cover (A), then detach the clip, and release the hooks (B). Driver's seat is shown; passenger's seat is similar.
  1. From under the seat cushion, detach the connector(s):
    • Driver's seat
      • -
      Side airbag connector (A)
      -
      Walk-in switch connector (B)
    • Passenger's seat
      • -
      Side airbag connector (A)
      -
      Walk-in switch connector (B)
      -
      Seat belt reminder switch connector (C)
  1. Release the hooks (D) from the seat cushion frame. Remove the wire ties (E), and pull the side airbag harness (F) out through slits (G) in the seat cushion cover (H).
Driver's seat
Passenger's seat
  1. Release the hook strips (A, B) from the seat frame (C).
  1. Release the hook (A) from under the seat cushion.
  1. Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) from the seat frame (B).
  1. Release the hooks (A) from under the seat cushion (B).
  1. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove the seat-back cover.
  1. Install the 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 clips, hooks, and hook strips.
    • Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A).