For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Adjust lumbar to a relaxed position.
2. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
3. Remove the seat back release handle. Refer to EZ Entry Seat Manual Release Knob Replacement .
4. Remove the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
5. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
6. Release the J-strip (1) across the bottom of the seat back cover.
7. Compress the seat back pad in order to relieve the pressure against the seat cover.
8. Using a side to side motion, carefully lift off the seat back cover, partially separating the seat back cover from the foam pad.

Important: When separating the seat cover hook and loop retaining strips, do not pull the adhesive-backed strip from the pad.

9. Release the lower Velcro retaining strips (2) located inside the seat cover (1).
10. Remove the hog rings that retain the seat back pad to the reinforcement bar located at the top of the seat back.
11. Spread the pad apart and push the cover and pad up over the seat back in order to expose the head restraint guides.
12. Remove the head restraint guides by squeezing the locking tabs together and pulling the restraint guides upward and out of the seat frame.
13. Remove the seat back cover the remainder of the way from the seat back.
14. Disconnect the electrical connector for the seat back heating element, located near the seat belt retractor, if equipped.
15. Carefully remove the seat back pad from the seat back frame.
16. Remove the seat back heater element. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement .

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the seat back heater element. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement .
2. Position the seat back pad to the seat back frame.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the seat back heating element, if equipped.
4. Partially install the seat back cover over the top of the seat.
5. Install the head restraint guides to the seat frame. Ensure that the locking tabs are fully seated. The guide with the release tab goes on the right-hand side.
6. Install the hog rings that retain the seat back pad to the reinforcement bar.
7. Pull the seat cover (1) over the seat back pad (3).
8. Press the seat cover hook and loop retaining strips (2) together by firmly running your hand over the seat back cover (1).
9. Install the J-strip (1) across the bottom of the seat back cover.
10. Install the head restraint. Refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
11. Install the seat cushion outer trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
12. Install the seat back release handle. Refer to EZ Entry Seat Manual Release Knob Replacement .
13. Install the seat in the vehicle. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .