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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
  2. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact module. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.
  3. Remove the seat back panel. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement.
  4. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement.
  5. Remove the head restraint guides. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement.

  6. Object Number: 1284501  Size: SH
  7. Remove the J-channels from the seat frame.

  8. Object Number: 1506499  Size: SH
  9. Remove the seat back cover and pad from the seat frame.
  10. Remove the hog rings from the seat back pad.

  11. Object Number: 519883  Size: SH
  12. Remove the seat back cover from the pad.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 519883  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat back cover to the pad.
  2. Install the hog rings to the seat back pad.

  3. Object Number: 1506499  Size: SH
  4. Install the seat back cover and pad to the seat frame.
  5. Install the head restraint guides. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement.
  6. Install the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement.

  7. Object Number: 1284501  Size: SH
  8. Install the J-channels to the seat frame.
  9. Install the inflatable restraint side impact module. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.
  10. Install the seat back panel. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement.
  11. Install the front seat in the vehicle. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.