Rear Seat-back Cover Replacement

NOTE:

- Use the handy remover set, or equivalent when prying components.
- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the seat-back.

1. Remove these items:
   - Armrest (right seat-back)
   - Cargo net (for some models)

1. Remove the lever (A), child seat tether anchor cover (B), and all of the caps (C), then remove all of the screws securing the seat-back top cover (D). The right seat-back is shown; the left seat-back is similar.

1. Detach the seat-back top cover (A) back to detach the clips, pass the seat belt (B) and the rear center seat belt (C) through the slit(s) in the cover, then remove the cover. The right seat-back is shown; the left seat-back is similar.

1. Remove the headrest (A). On right seat-back, remove the center headrest (B).

1. Release all the clips (A), and unzip the seat-back cover (B).

Right seat-back
Left seat-back

1. Right seat-back: Pull out the headrest guides (A) while pushing the end of the guides, and remove them.

1. Remove the nuts (A), then remove the holder bracket (B). Remove the bolt (C), then remove the bushing (D) and the base bracket (E). If necessary, detach the clips (F) to remove the side cover (G). The right seat-back is shown; the left seat-back is symmetrical.

1. Pass the center pivot (A), outer shaft (B), and pin (C) through the holes in the seat-back cover. Remove the seat-back cover and pad (D) from the seat-back frame (E).

1. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, and release the clips (B), then remove the seat-back cover.

1. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   - Check the mounting holes in the back of the seat-back frame, for the clips on the seat-back top cover, for damage before reinstallation. If necessary, make them even.
   - To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the clips.
   - Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available upholstery ring pliers (B).