Repair Procedures: Replacement

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• 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.

1. Remove the front seat assembly.

   (Refer to Front Seat - " FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY  ") 

2. Remove the front seat forward extension cover (A).

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3. Remove the front seat outer shield cover (A) by using a remover.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the mounting bracket and hook when removing the cover.

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4. Disconnect the front seat power switch connector (A).

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5. Remove the front seat shield inner cover (A) after loosening the mounting screw.

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6. Pull up the front seat headrest (A).

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7. Remove the front seat back board lower protector (A).

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8. Remove the front seat back board (A).

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   • Remove it in the direction of the arrow by holding both sides of the lower back board by hands.
   • Be careful not to damage the lock pins.

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9. Remove the front seat air ventilation duct (A) after loosening the mounting screw.

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10. Disconnect the airbag connector (A) and heater connector (B).

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11. Pull out and remove the headrest guides (A) after pinching both sides of the lower part of the guides.

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12. Pull out the protector (A) from the front seat back frame.

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

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14. Remove the front seat back covering (C) from the front the seat back frame after removing the velcro tape (A) and hog-ring clips (B).
    CAUTION: Be careful not to separate the wire insert from inside the sponge.

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15. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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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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