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Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement 2 Door

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 488135  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear seat head restraints and guides. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear seat back cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  3. Unscrew the rear seat back cushion latch release knob (2) from each rear seat back hinge rod.

  4. Object Number: 488223  Size: SH
  5. Release the J-retainer (2) along the bottom of the seat back cushion (1).

  6. Object Number: 488173  Size: SH
  7. Remove the following components from each side of the seat back cushion (1):
  8. 5.1. The plastic retainer from the lower section
    5.2. The screw and rear seat back cushion bumper
    5.3. The 2 screws (3)
    5.4. The rear seat recliner inside lower finish cover (2)

    Object Number: 488224  Size: SH
  9. Release the J-retainer (1) which secures each side of the rear seat back cushion cover.

  10. Object Number: 488229  Size: SH
  11. Remove the seat back cushion cover (1) from the rear seat back cushion pad and frame (3).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 488229  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seat back cushion cover (1) to the rear seat back cushion pad and frame (3). Ensure that the cover is fully secured to the pad at the velcro strips (2).

  2. Object Number: 488224  Size: SH
  3. Secure the seat back cushion cover to the seat back cushion frame with the J-retainer (1) at each side.

  4. Object Number: 488173  Size: SH
  5. Install the rear seat recliner inside lower finish cover (2) to each side of the seat back cushion (1). Secure the cover with the 2 screws (3).
  6. Install the following components to each side of the seat back cushion (1):
  7. 4.1. The screw and rear seat back cushion bumper
    4.2. The plastic retainer from the lower section

    Object Number: 488223  Size: SH
  8. Secure the seat back cushion (1) along the bottom with the J-retainer (2).

  9. Object Number: 488135  Size: SH
  10. Install the rear seat back cushion latch release knob (2) to each rear seat back hinge rod.
  11. Install the rear seat back cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  12. Install the rear seat head restraints and guides. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .

Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover Replacement 4 Door

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 488135  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear seat head restraints and guides. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear seat back cushion. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement .
  3. Unscrew the rear seat back cushion latch release knob (2) from the rear seat back hinge rod.

  4. Object Number: 488223  Size: SH
  5. Release the J-retainer (2) along the bottom of the seat back cushion (1).

  6. Object Number: 488174  Size: SH
  7. Remove the following components from the seat back cushion (1):
  8. 5.1. The plastic retainer (3)
    5.2. The screw and rear seat back cushion bumper (1)

    Object Number: 488173  Size: SH
  9. Remove the 2 screws (3) and rear seat recliner inside lower finish cover (2) from the seat back cushion (1).

  10. Object Number: 488224  Size: SH
  11. Release the J-retainer (1) which secures each side of the rear seat back cushion cover.

  12. Object Number: 488177  Size: SH
  13. Remove the seat back cushion cover (1) from the rear seat back cushion pad and frame (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 488177  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seat back cushion cover (1) to the rear seat back cushion pad and frame (2). Ensure that the cover is fully secured to the pad at the velcro strips (3).

  2. Object Number: 488224  Size: SH
  3. Secure the seat back cushion cover to the seat back cushion frame with the J-retainer (1) at each side.

  4. Object Number: 488173  Size: SH
  5. Install the rear seat recliner inside lower finish cover (2) to the seat back cushion (1). Secure the cover with the 2 screws (3).

  6. Object Number: 488174  Size: SH
  7. Install the following components to the seat back cushion (2):
  8. 4.1. The screw and rear seat back cushion bumper (1)
    4.2. The plastic retainer (3)

    Object Number: 488223  Size: SH
  9. Secure the seat back cushion (1) along the bottom with the J-retainer (2).

  10. Object Number: 488135  Size: SH
  11. Install the rear seat back cushion latch release knob (2) to the rear seat back hinge rod.
  12. Install the rear seat back cushion. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement .
  13. Install the rear seat head restraints and guides. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .