For 1990-2009 cars

## Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement w/ Drawstring

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
2. Remove the inner recliner finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the outer finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
4. Remove the recliner fasteners.
5. Remove the seat back assembly.
6. Remove the seat cover J-strip from the seat frame at the back of the cushion.
7. If the vehicle is equipped with a heated seat, disconnect the heated seat wiring connector from the seat frame harness.
8. Remove the fasteners and remove the seat cushion frame from the seat adjuster.
9. Untie the drawstring from the seat cushion frame and remove the frame from the cover and pad.
10. Pull the seat cushion trim cover up from the pad to expose the hog rings.
11. Remove the hog rings and remove the trim cover from the pad.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the seat cushion trim cover to the pad and install the hog rings.
2. Complete the installation of the trim cover to the pad.
3. Install the seat cushion frame to the cover and pad.
4. Tie the drawstring to the seat cushion frame.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Install the frame to the seat adjuster and install the fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

6. Connect the heated seat wiring connector to the seat frame harness.
7. Install the seat cushion cover J-strip to the seat frame at the back of the cushion.
8. Install the seat back assembly and install the recliner fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

9. Install the outer finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
10. Install the inner recliner finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
11. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

## Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement w/ J-Strip

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
2. Remove the inner recliner finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the outer finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
4. Remove the recliner fasteners.
5. Remove the seat back assembly.
6. Remove the seat cover J-strip from the seat frame at the back of the cushion.
7. If the vehicle is equipped with a heated seat, disconnect the heated seat wiring connector from the seat frame harness.
8. Remove the fasteners and remove the seat cushion frame from the seat adjuster.
9. Remove the seat cushion trim cover and pad from the seat cushion frame.
10. Pull the seat cushion trim cover up from the pad to expose the hog rings.
11. Remove the hog rings and remove the trim cover from the pad.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the seat cushion trim cover to the pad and install the hog rings.
2. Complete the installation of the trim cover to the pad.
3. Install the seat cushion frame to the cover and pad.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the frame to the seat adjuster and install the fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

5. Connect the heated seat wiring connector to the seat frame harness.
6. Install the seat cushion cover J-strip to the seat frame at the back of the cushion.
7. Install the seat back assembly and install the recliner fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

8. Install the outer finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
9. Install the inner recliner finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Front Finish Panel Replacement .
10. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .