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Front Seat Recline Cover Removal/Installation




Front Seat Recline Cover Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Outer Recline Cover

1. Remove the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the outer recline cover (A).

1. Fully recline the seat-back.

2. Remove the recline knob (B), and remove the screw.

3. Release the tabs (C) of the outer recline cover from the inner cover (D) with the appropriate trim tool.

4. Detach the clip and the hook (E) by pulling the outer cover out by hand.

Driver's seat





Passenger's seat





3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clip is damaged, replace it with a new one.
- Push the clip, the hook, and the tabs into place securely.

Inner Recline Cover

1. Remove the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the inner recline cover (A). The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is symmetrical.

1. Release the tabs (B) of the inner recline cover from the inner cover (C) with the appropriate trim tool.

2. Detach the clip by pulling the cover out by hand.





3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clip is damaged, replace it with a new one.
- Push the clip and the tabs into place securely.

Recline Inner Cover

1. Remove the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the front seat cushion cover/pad Front Seat Cushion Cover/Pad Replacement.

3. Remove the recline inner cover (A).

1. Release the hooks (B) of the recline inner cover from the seat cushion frame.

2. Detach the cover from the seat cushion frame tube (C), and remove the cover.

Driver's outer recline inner cover





Driver's inner recline inner cover





Passenger's outer recline inner cover





Passenger's inner recline inner cover





4. Install the cover by first fitting the hooks on the seat frame, then attach the cover to the seat cushion frame tube.