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(5) Engage the headrest release lever and remove
the headrest by pulling it up and out of the cylinders
in the seatback.
(6) Remove the headrest latch release lever knob
spring pin and remove the knob from the lever.
(7) Remove the headrest latch release lever bezel re-
taining screw and remove the bezel from the seatback.
(8) Pry the seatback insert upward to release the
insert clips.
(9) Detach the Velcro flap from the front of the
cover or elastic band at the bottom of the cover.
(10) Remove the cover retainer clips and remove
the cover from the seatback.
(11) For power seats, remove the retaining screws and
remove the seat control from the seat track/platform.
Fig. 45 Bucket Seat Components
Fig. 46 Seatback Insert Removal/Installation
Fig. 47 Seatback Velcro Flap
Fig. 48 Seatback Cover Retainer Clips
Fig. 49 Power Seat Control
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(12) Remove the retaining screws and nuts, and re-
move the seat frame from the seat track/platform.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat frame on the seat track/plat-
form and install screws and nuts.
(2) For power seats, position the seat control on the
seat track/platform install screws. Tighten screws se-
curely.
(3) Position the cover on the seatback and install
the cover retainer clips.
(4) Attach the cover bottom elastic band or attach
the Velcro flap to the front of the cover:
²folding seatback Ð tilt the seatback forward and
attach the Velcro flap to the front of the cover; and
²
non-folding seatback Ð slip the Velcro flap through
the frame and attach the Velcro flap to the front of the
cover.
(5) For non-folding seatbacks, install the seatback
cover-to-frame wire rods.
(6) Install the seatback insert.
(7) Install the headrest latch release lever bezel
and the retaining screw.(8) Install the headrest latch release lever knob on
the lever with the spring pin.
(9) Install the headrest by pushing it down into
the seatback cylinders.
(10) For two-door vehicles, install the folding seat-
back release lever bezel with the retaining screws.
Install the knob and spring pin on the lever.
(11) If equipped, install the reclining seatback re-
lease handle by positioning it on the shaft and push-
ing inward.
(12) Install the cushion on the frame. If necessary,
refer to the installation procedure.
(13) Install the seat in the vehicle.
(14) For power seats, test the seat operation.
BUCKET SEATBACK RECONDITIONING
ASSEMBLY
(1) If equipped, install the reclining seatback latch
cover.
(2) For wingback bucket seats, install the pivot
bracket covers.
Fig. 50 Manual Seat Frame (Rocker) Removal/
Installation
Fig. 51 Power Seat Frame Removal/Installation
Fig. 52 Seatback Cover-To-Frame Wire Rod Installation
Fig. 53 Reclining Seatback Latch Cover Installation
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(7) For wingback seatbacks, turn the side panel
(wing) covers inside-out and install the seatback
cover.(8) For standard seatbacks, turn the cover inside-
out and install over the pad. Ensure that the seam
welts and the cover lining are straight.
(9) Install the seatback retainer clips and headrest
cylinders.
Fig. 60 Side Panel (Wing) Covers
Inside-OutÐWingback Seat
Fig. 61 Side Panel (Wing) Cover
InstallationÐWingback Seat
Fig. 62 Seatback Cover InstallationÐWingback Seat
Fig. 63 Seatback Cover InstallationÐStandard Seat
Fig. 64 Straightening Seam Welts and
LiningÐStandard Seat
Fig. 65 Seatback Cover Retainer Clip and Headrest
Cylinder Installation
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(10) Attach the Velcro flap to the front of the
cover:
²folding seatback Ð tilt the seatback forward and
attach the Velcro flap to the front of the cover; and
²non-folding seatback Ð slip the Velcro flap
through the frame and attach the Velcro flap to the
front of the cover.
(11) For non-folding seatbacks, install the seatback
cover-to-frame wire rods.
(12) Install the seatback insert.
(13) Install the headrest latch release lever bezel
and the retaining screw.
(14) Install the headrest latch release lever knob
on the lever with the spring pin.
(15) Install the headrest by pushing it down into
the seatback cylinders.
(16) For two-door vehicles, install the folding seat-
back release lever bezel with screws. Install the knob
and spring pin on the lever.(17) If equipped, install the reclining seatback re-
lease handle by positioning it on the shaft and push-
ing inward.
(18) Install the cushion on the frame. If necessary,
refer to the installation procedure.
(19) Install the seat in the vehicle.
(20) For power seats, test the seat operation.
BUCKET SEAT PLATFORM AND TRACKS
REPLACEMENT
Bucket seat platforms and tracks are not repair-
able. If the seat platform or the tracks is/are dam-
aged or defective, replace the platform and the tracks
Fig. 66 Seatback Velcro Flap Installation
Fig. 67 Seatback Cover-To-Frame Wire Rod
Installation
Fig. 68 Seatback Insert Installation
Fig. 69 Bucket Seat Components
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