Repair Procedures: Replacement

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• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
• Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Remove the front seat outer shield cover.

   (Refer to Front Seat - " Front Seat Shield Outer Cover  ") 

2. Remove the front seat inner shield cover.

   (Refer to Front Seat - " Front Seat Shield Inner Cover  ") 

3. Pull up the front seat headrest (A).

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4. Remove the front seat back cover lower protector (A).

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5. Remove the front seat back cover hog-ring.

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6. Zipper open the front seat back cover (A) and then pull it up.

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7. Disconnect the front seat back cover lower protector.

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8. Disconnect the airbag connector mounting clip (A) and heater connector (B).

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9. Turn the front seat back cover inside out. Then pull out and remove the headrest guides (A) while pinching both sides of the lower part of the guides.

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10. Remove the front seat back cover (A) from the front seat back frame.

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11. Remove the front seat back cover (C) from the front the seat back frame after removing the Velcro tape (A) and hog-ring clips (B).

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12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Information 

• Make sure that the connectors are connected completely.
• Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).
• To prevent wrinkles, make sure that the cover (B) is stretched evenly before connecting the hog - ring clips (A).
• Replace the hog-ring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880 - 4F000).

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