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4. Remove the screws, then remove the center belt guide (A). 

Fig. 78: Identifying Center Belt Guide And Screws 
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5. Separate the seat-back covers/pads (A) and seat-back frame (B). 

Fig. 79: Identifying Seat-Back Covers, Pads And Seat-Back Frame 
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6. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, and release the clips (B), then 

remove the seat-back cover. 

 

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Fig. 80: Identifying Seat-Back Cover And Clips 
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7. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched 
evenly over the pad before securing the hook strips, and clips.  

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Replace any clips you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available 
upholstery ring pliers.  

REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Release all the clips (A) from under the seat cushion, and fold back the seat cushion cover. 

Fig. 81: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion Cover Clips 
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3. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion coverall the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove 

the seat cushion cover. 

 

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Fig. 82: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion Cover Clips 
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4. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 



To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the 
clips.  



Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones. Install them with commercially available 
upholstery ring pliers (B). 

Fig. 83: Installing Upholstery Clips 
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REAR SEAT ARMREST COVER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the seat-back (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Remove the armrest from the seat-back (see REAR SEAT ARMREST REPLACEMENT ).  

3. Remove the armrest beverage holder from the armrest (see REAR SEAT ARMREST BEVERAGE 

HOLDER REPLACEMENT ).  

4. Remove the E clips (A), then remove the brackets (B) from both sides of the armrest (C). 

NOTE:

Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.

 

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Fig. 84: Identifying Rear Seat Armrest Cover, Bushing And E-Clips 
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5. If necessary, remove the bushings (D) from the brackets.  

6. Release the hooks (A). 

Fig. 85: Identifying Rear Seat Armrest Cover Hooks 
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7. Pull back the armrest cover (A) all the way around, and release the Velcro fasteners (B), then separate 

the armrest cover and pad (C). 

Fig. 86: Identifying Armrest Cover, Velcro Fasteners And Armrest Cover And Pad 
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