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Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement w/ Drawstring

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the inner recliner finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the outer finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 896778  Size: SH
  5. Remove the recliner fasteners.
  6. Remove the seat back assembly.

  7. Object Number: 897273  Size: SH
  8. Remove the seat cover J-strip from the seat frame at the back of the cushion.

  9. Object Number: 1199342  Size: SH
  10. If the vehicle is equipped with a heated seat, disconnect the heated seat wiring connector from the seat frame harness.

  11. Object Number: 896768  Size: SH
  12. Remove the fasteners and remove the seat cushion frame from the seat adjuster.
  13. Untie the drawstring from the seat cushion frame and remove the frame from the cover and pad.

  14. Object Number: 866874  Size: SH
  15. Pull the seat cushion trim cover up from the pad to expose the hog rings.
  16. Remove the hog rings and remove the trim cover from the pad.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 866874  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat cushion trim cover to the pad and install the hog rings.
  2. Complete the installation of the trim cover to the pad.
  3. Install the seat cushion frame to the cover and pad.
  4. Tie the drawstring to the seat cushion frame.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 896768  Size: SH
  6. Install the frame to the seat adjuster and install the fasteners.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1199342  Size: SH
  8. Connect the heated seat wiring connector to the seat frame harness.

  9. Object Number: 897273  Size: SH
  10. Install the seat cushion cover J-strip to the seat frame at the back of the cushion.

  11. Object Number: 896778  Size: SH
  12. Install the seat back assembly and install the recliner fasteners.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  14. Install the outer finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
  15. Install the inner recliner finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
  16. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement w/ J-Strip

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the inner recliner finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the outer finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 896778  Size: SH
  5. Remove the recliner fasteners.
  6. Remove the seat back assembly.

  7. Object Number: 897273  Size: SH
  8. Remove the seat cover J-strip from the seat frame at the back of the cushion.

  9. Object Number: 1199342  Size: SH
  10. If the vehicle is equipped with a heated seat, disconnect the heated seat wiring connector from the seat frame harness.

  11. Object Number: 896768  Size: SH
  12. Remove the fasteners and remove the seat cushion frame from the seat adjuster.

  13. Object Number: 897272  Size: SH
  14. Remove the seat cushion trim cover and pad from the seat cushion frame.

  15. Object Number: 866874  Size: SH
  16. Pull the seat cushion trim cover up from the pad to expose the hog rings.
  17. Remove the hog rings and remove the trim cover from the pad.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 866874  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat cushion trim cover to the pad and install the hog rings.
  2. Complete the installation of the trim cover to the pad.
  3. Install the seat cushion frame to the cover and pad.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 896768  Size: SH
  5. Install the frame to the seat adjuster and install the fasteners.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1199342  Size: SH
  7. Connect the heated seat wiring connector to the seat frame harness.

  8. Object Number: 897273  Size: SH
  9. Install the seat cushion cover J-strip to the seat frame at the back of the cushion.

  10. Object Number: 896778  Size: SH
  11. Install the seat back assembly and install the recliner fasteners.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  13. Install the outer finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
  14. Install the inner recliner finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
  15. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .