Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the rear seat back cover to the pad.
    Fig 1: Position Rear Seat Back Cover To Pad
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  2. Align the alignment marks on the rear seat back cover to the alignment marks on the pad.
    Fig 2: Aligning Rear Seat Back Cover To Pad
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  3. Pull the rear seat back cover over the pad. Align the hook and the loop retainers.
    Fig 3: Pulling Rear Seat Back Cover Over Pad
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  4. Pull the rear seat back cover over the pad and pull over and under the edge.
    Fig 4: Pulling Rear Seat Cover Over & Under Edge
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  5. Use firm hand pressure in order to fasten the hook and the loop retainers, securing the rear seat back cover to the pad.
    Fig 5: Fastening Hook & Loop Retainers
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  6. Align the alignment marks on the rear seat back cover to the alignment marks on the pad, on the back side.
    Fig 6: Aligning On Rear Seat Back Cover Alignment Marks To Pad Alignment Marks
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  7. Install the hog rings to the rear seat back cover.
  8. Install the rear seat armrest. Refer to Armrest Replacement - Rear SeatΒ .
  9. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Stationary)Β  or Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)Β .
    Fig 7: Installing Hog Rings
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