Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

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When Removing With A Flat-Tip Screwdriver Or Remover, Wrap Protective Tape Around The Tools To Prevent Damage To Components.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the front seat assembly.
(Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the front seat shield outer cover.
(Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT SHIELD OUTER COVER ")
Remove the front seat shield inner cover.
(Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT SHIELD INNER COVER ")
Remove the front seat lower protector (A).

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Push the lock pin, remove the front seat headrest (A).

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Remove the front seat back board (A).

NOTE:

Grasp the both lower sides of back board with hands and then remove it in the direction of the arrow.
Be careful not to damage the fixing clips.

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

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Remove the protector (A) from the front seat back frame.

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Disconnect the side airbag wiring connector (A).

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

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After removing the Velcro tape (A) and hog-ring clips (B) inside the front seat back cover, remove the seat back cover (C).

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To install, reverse removal procedure.

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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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