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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the head restraint assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 824160  Size: SH
  3. Remove the extension panel hinge trim (2).
  4. Remover the screws (3) securing the extension panel (1) to the seat back.

  5. Object Number: 824159  Size: SH
  6. Remove the J-strip (1) from the seat adjuster cross bar (2).

  7. Object Number: 824164  Size: SH
  8. Unhook the J-strip (1) from the bottom of the seat back cover.
  9. Remove the hog rings (2) from the seat back cover flaps.

  10. Object Number: 824170  Size: SH
  11. Pull the seat back cover up by releasing the hook and loop fastener strips (2).
  12. Remove the hog rings (1) securing the cover to the pad.

  13. Object Number: 824173  Size: SH
  14. Gently pull the pad away from the seat back frame. It may be glued in places from its original assembly.
  15. Remove the head rest restraint guides by squeezing the tabs on the bottom of the guide together and pulling the guide upward out of the seat.
  16. Remove the cover and pad from the seat back frame.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the pad on the seat back frame.
  2. Fit the seat back cover over the top of the seat back frame and pad.

  3. Object Number: 752739  Size: SH
  4. Install the head restraint guides by pushing them through the cover into the frame until the locking tabs snap into place. The guide with the locking tab (1) installs on the right hand side of the seat.

  5. Object Number: 824170  Size: SH
  6. Install the hog rings (1) to the cover and pad.
  7. Pull the seat back cover down over the pad pressing the hook and loop fastener strips (2) together.

  8. Object Number: 824164  Size: SH
  9. Install the seat back cover flap to the pad with the hog rings (2).
  10. Install the J-strips (1) across the bottom of the seat back cover.

  11. Object Number: 824159  Size: SH
  12. Install the J-strip (1) to the seat adjuster cross bar (2).

  13. Object Number: 824160  Size: SH
  14. Install the screws (3) securing the extension panel (1) to the seat back.
  15. Install the extension panel hinge trim (2).
  16. Install the head restraint assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .