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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 530923  Size: SH
  3. Remove the push-in J-hook retainers from both rear seat bolsters.

  4. Object Number: 530918  Size: SH
  5. Pull back the trim on the right bolster in order to expose the rear compartment release handle cable, if equipped.
  6. Reposition the compartment release handle cable from the right seat bolster, if equipped.

  7. Object Number: 530859  Size: SH
  8. Pull back the seat bolster trim to expose the seat frame bolts.
  9. Remove the bolts from the left and/or the right seat bolster.
  10. Remove the left and/or the right seat bolster from the seat back frame.

  11. Object Number: 1219255  Size: SH
  12. Remove the J-hook retainers (1) from the pad support frame (2).
  13. Remove the bolster trim covers from the bolsters pads.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 530918  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seat bolster trim cover over the rear seat bolster pad.

  2. Object Number: 1219255  Size: SH
  3. Install the J-hook retainers (1) to the support frame (2).

  4. Object Number: 530918  Size: SH
  5. Reposition the trim cover side flap on the bolster under and over the side rail of the seat back frame.
  6. Reposition the release handle cable to the right seat bolster, if equipped.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 530859  Size: SH
  8. Install the bolts to the left and/or the right seat bolsters.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  10. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .