Front Seat Cushion/Cover: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Place seat cushion onto seat pan (Figure ).
  2. Install seat cover onto cushion and seat pan.
  3. Engage seat cushion cover J-straps and push pins attaching seat pan (Figure ).
  4. Install side shield at buckle.
  5. Install three screws attaching side cushion covers.
  6. Install front seat back to seat assembly. (Refer to INSTALLATIONΒ  ).
  7. Engage seat back cover J-straps to seat back.
  8. Install front seat back panel to front seat assembly. (Refer to INSTALLATIONΒ  )
  9. Install front seat. (Refer to INSTALLATIONΒ  ).
  10. Install front seat headrest. (Refer to INSTALLATIONΒ  ).
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