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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the front seat cushion trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 176196  Size: SH
  5. Unfasten the hook and loop retainers securing the seat back cover to the seat back pad.
  6. Remove the head restraint guide. Refer to Bucket Seat Head Restraint Bushing Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 176199  Size: SH
  8. Carefully pull the seat back cover away from the seat back pad.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 176199  Size: SH
  1. Carefully pull the seat back cover over the seat back pad.
  2. Fasten the hook and loop retainers securing the seat back cover to the seat back pad.
  3. Install the head restraint guide. Refer to Bucket Seat Head Restraint Bushing Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 176196  Size: SH
  5. Close the J-retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
  6. Slide the cushion cover downwards and close the J-retainers on both sides of the seat cushion cover.
  7. Install the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
  8. Install the front seat cushion trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .