For 1990-2009 cars

## Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement AQ4 - Captains Chair

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the second row captains chair. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .
2. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
3. Remove the finish covers. Refer to Seat Trim Replacement - Side .
4. Remove the recliner handle. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .
5. Remove the rear seat back finish panel. Refer to Rear Seat Back Filler Panel Replacement .
6. Separate the J retainer (1) from the bottom edge of the rear seat back cover.
7. Remove the rear seat back recliner cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement .
8. Separate the rear seat back cover and foam away from the recliner to expose the recliner bolts.
9. Remove the recliner bolts.
10. Separate the rear seat back from the rear seat cushion.
11. Remove the armrest. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .
12. Remove the rear seat back cover retainer rings (2).
13. Separate the rear seat back cover away from the foam pad while separating the hook and loop retainers.
14. Remove the rear seat back cover from the foam pad.
15. Remove the rear seat back pad from the seat back frame.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear seat back pad to the seat back frame.
2. Install the rear seat back cover over the foam pad.
3. Secure the rear seat back cover to the foam pad using retainer rings (2) and the hook and loop retainers.
4. Install the armrest. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .
5. Install the rear seat back to the rear seat cushion.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

6. Install the recliner bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the recliner bolts to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

7. Install the rear seat back foam and cover over the recliner bolts.
8. Install the rear seat back recliner cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement .
9. Install the J retainer (1) at the bottom edge of the rear seat back cover.
10. Install the rear seat back finish panel. Refer to Rear Seat Back Filler Panel Replacement .
11. Install the finish covers. Refer to Seat Trim Replacement - Side .
12. Install the head restraint. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
13. Install the second row captain's chair. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .

## Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement AL4 - Bucket

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the second row bucket seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .
2. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
3. Remove the rear seat back finish panel. Refer to Rear Seat Back Filler Panel Replacement .
4. Separate the J retainer (1) from the bottom edge of the rear seat back cover.
5. Remove the rear seat back recliner cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement .
6. Remove the rear seat back cover and foam away from the recliner to expose the recliner bolts.
7. Remove the recliner bolts.
8. Separate the rear seat back from the rear seat cushion.
9. Remove the rear seat back cover retainer rings.
10. Separate the rear seat back cover away from the foam pad while separating the hook and loop retainers.
11. Remove the rear seat back cover from the foam pad.
12. Remove the rear seat back pad (2) from the seat back frame (1).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear seat back pad (2) to the seat back frame (1).
2. Install the rear seat back cover over the foam pad.
3. Secure the rear seat back cover to the foam pad using retainer rings and the hook and loop retainers.
4. Install the rear seat back to the rear seat cushion.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the recliner bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the recliner bolts to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

6. Install the rear seat back foam and cover over the recliner bolts.
7. Install the rear seat back recliner cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement .
8. Install the J retainer at the bottom edge of the rear seat back cover.
9. Install the rear seat back finish panel. Refer to Rear Seat Back Filler Panel Replacement .
10. Install the head restraint. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
11. Install the second row bucket seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .

## Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement AT5 - 60/40 Split Bench

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the second row 60/40 split bench seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .
2. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
3. Remove the rear seat back finish panel. Refer to Rear Seat Back Filler Panel Replacement .
4. Separate the seat back cover retainer from the bottom edge of the rear seat back cover (2).
5. Remove the rear seat back recliner cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement .
6. Reposition the rear seat back cover and foam away from the recliner to expose the recliner bolts.
7. Remove the recliner bolts.
8. Separate the rear seat back from the rear seat cushion.
9. Remove the rear seat back cover retainer rings.
10. Separate the rear seat back cover away from the foam pad while separating the hook and loop retainers (1).
11. Remove the rear seat back cover from the foam pad.
12. Remove the rear seat back pad from the seat back frame.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear seat back pad to the seat back frame.
2. Install the rear seat back cover over the foam pad.
3. Secure the rear seat back cover to the foam pad using retainer rings and the hook and loop retainers (1).
4. Install the rear seat back to the rear seat cushion.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the recliner bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the recliner bolts to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

6. Install the rear seat back foam and cover over the recliner bolts.
7. Install the rear seat back recliner cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement .
8. Install the seat back cover retainer (1) at the bottom edge of the rear seat back cover.
9. Install the rear seat back finish panel. Refer to Rear Seat Back Filler Panel Replacement .
10. Install the head restraint. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
11. Install the second row 60/40 split bench seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .

## Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement AM9 - 50/50 Split Bench

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the third row 50/50 split bench seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .
2. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
3. Remove the rear seat back finish panel. Refer to Rear Seat Back Filler Panel Replacement .
4. Separate the J retainer (1) from the bottom edge of the rear seat back cover (2).
5. Remove the rear seat back recliner cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement .
6. Remove the rear seat back cover and foam away from the recliner to expose the recliner bolts.
7. Remove the recliner bolts.
8. Separate the rear seat back from the rear seat cushion.
9. Remove the rear seat back cover retainer rings.
10. Separate the rear seat back cover away from the foam pad while separating the hook and loop retainers (1).
11. Remove the rear seat back cover from the foam pad.
12. Remove the rear seat back pad from the seat back frame.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear seat back pad to the seat back frame.
2. Install the rear seat back cover over the foam pad.
3. Secure the rear seat back cover to the foam pad using retainer rings and the hook and loop retainers (1).
4. Install the rear seat back to the rear seat cushion.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the recliner bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the recliner bolts to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

6. Install the rear seat back foam and cover over the recliner bolts.
7. Install the rear seat back recliner cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement .
8. Install the seat back cover retainer (1) at the bottom of the rear seat back cover.
9. Install the rear seat back finish panel. Refer to Rear Seat Back Filler Panel Replacement .
10. Install the head restraint. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
11. Install the third row 50/50 split bench seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .