GM 88979479
Seat Cushion Pad

You should first take the rear seat out of the vehicle and then take out the seat riser to replace the rear seat cushion cover and pad. After that, take off the J channel fasteners that join the seat cushion cover to the frame, next unfasten the hook and loop fasteners. Then, take off the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad and remove the seat cushion pad from the seat cushion frame. Start the installation by fitting the seat cushion pad onto the seat cushion frame, then lay the seat cushion cover on the seat cushion pad. After hooking the hook and loop fasteners and the J channel fasteners, add the seat riser and the last step is to put the rear seat back into the vehicle.

The first step for replacing the rear seat cushion cover and pad requires vehicle operators to remove the rear seat following Standard Operative Procedures for Seat Replacement - Rear Bench. Follow the directions for Seat Riser Replacement - Rear to remove the seat riser. Users must first detach the J channel fasteners that hold the seat cushion cover to its frame before separating the hook and loop fasteners. Take out the seat cushion cover from its position on the pad and detach the pad from the seat cushion frame. To assemble the seat treat the seat cushion pad to the seat cushion frame first and then put the seat cushion cover onto this pad. After applying hook and loop fasteners one must use the J channel fasteners for complete installation. Given Seat Riser Replacement - Rear instructions follow to reinstall the seat riser before completing the process by reinstalling the rear seat through Seat Replacement - Rear Bench procedures.

A rear seat removal that begins by taking out the seat represents the starting point of this task. Initiate the process by removing the riser then unfastening both inboard seat belt buckles. Users need to detach the hook and loop fasteners while unstowing the J channel fasteners which maintain the seat cushion cover in its position on the seat cushion frame. First detach the seat cover from the pad before removing the pad away from the frame of the cushion. You should start by putting the seat cushion pad onto the seat cushion frame before applying the seat cushion cover onto the seat cushion pad. Fasten both hook and loop fasteners along with J channel fasteners into place. The inboard seat belt buckles must be reinstalled before the seat riser and finally the rear seat back into the vehicle.

The first step to replace the rear seat cushion cover and pad is to remove the seat from its vehicle position. The installer should remove the seat riser before working on the inboard seat belt buckles. Unfasten the J channel fasteners binding the seat cushion cover to the frame and simplify the attachment using hook and loop fasteners. The seat cushion pad requires removal from its pad while being separated from the seat cushion frame. The pad should first receive the seat cushion frame followed by placing the seat cushion cover onto the pad. Implement the hook and loop fasteners together with the J channel fasteners. Retaining the inboard seat belt buckles, the installer should proceed by mounting the seat riser before fixing the rear seat back in its original position inside the vehicle.

Engage the J channel retainers to secure the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion frame.

Remove the perforated section on the front of the cushion pad, position the foam pad to the seat cushion frame, and then position the seat cushion cover to the foam pad.

Locate the recliner mechanism rod through the cushion cover and make a small "X" cut for the recliner rod to pass through.

Tighten them to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Use hot melt glue or equivalent to attach the seat back foam pad onto the seat back frame.

Use hot melt glue or equivalent to attach the seat back foam pad onto the seat back frame.

Take off the seat back cover and pad.

The seat cushion pad from the seat cushion frame.

Use hot melt glue or equivalent to attach the seat back foam pad onto the seat back frame.

Clean any residue left from the foam pad or glue on the seat back frame.

To prevent possible injury.

Use hot melt glue or equivalent to attach the seat back foam pad onto the seat back frame.

Remove the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad and then take the seat cushion pad off the seat cushion frame.

Finally, reattach the armrest to the seat back and reinstall the rear seat into the vehicle.

Place the seat cushion cover onto the seat cushion pad.

Remove the foam pad from the seat back frame.