How to R&R Rear Seats

	Remove the rear headrest. The #2 'push button' is obvious, the #1 button is smooth, press it in with your thumb nail.
	1. Pop the headrest holders out. 2. Remove the screws from the center seat belt trim. 3. Pop off the latch release button trim.
	> Easy Tip < The center seatbelt is connected to a locking retractor. If the latch release is not "locked" (as it is when the seat is properly locked in the car) the seat belt is locked and will not spool out of the retractor. Press the locking lever down with your finger, the red button will pop up, and with the backrest in an upright position, the belt will spool out. This makes it easier to work on the seat.
	Remove the 2 inboard side screws (shown here by the Red arrows) Pull out the carpet from behind the plastic cap. Do not remove the plastic cap. > Easy Tip < Reinstall the screws now! The new carpet does not go under the plastic cap.
	Remove the screws from the plastic trim pieces. Peel up the carpet and remove the 4 bolts attaching the backrest to the hinges.
	After the 4 bolts are removed separate the backrest from the cushion.
	Separated.
	The Backrest: Peel up the old upholstery. Use a side cutter pliers (supplied) to twist off the old hog-rings from the "Listing Strips".
	The Listing Strips of the upholstery form an "H".
	Install the new upholstery. Start with the middle of the "H". Use the provided hog rings and pliers. Center the new upholstery in the depression of the foam.
	Install the sides of the "H" next.
	Once the Listing Strips are hog-ringed, roll the edges of the new upholstery over the foam.
	Feed the center seat belt and trim through the upholstery. This is easier if the belt is 'un-locked'.
	Wiggle and stretch the pre-cut opening around the latch release button.
	Turn the backrest over. Cut the original panel board away from the outboard bolt holes, as the factory did for the inboard side. Where to cut is shown here marked with a black line.
	This will allow the hinge to clear the hardboard, as the inboard side does. Use a tin snip pliers.
	Spray glue over the steel of these hinge areas, and the back of the new upholstery. (glue supplied) This will hold the upholstery in the area under the hinges.
	Pull the edge of the upholstery past the steel for a straight tight fit and staple in place. > Easy Tip < You can spray a little glue on the panel board & upholstery flaps to help hold them in place as you staple them on.
	Cut the upholstery to clear the side latch release. Start small, you can always cut away more.
	Cut the upholstery down to clear the screw holes for the trim plate. (Shown here by the Red Dots)

	Fold the upholstery in....
	and under the foam of the seat, to clear the latch release lever.
	Cut the upholstery away from the bolt holes.
	Install the center seat belt, headrest, and latch button trim. Set the backrest aside and upholster The rear seat cushion:
The rear seat cushion:
	Remove the carry handle: Pry open the ends with a small screwdriver and remove the 2 screws. These screws are different, they have a sharp end. Keep them separate. Behind the handle are 2 white round spacers. (one shown here) Keep the handle, the special screws, and the spacers in plastic bag #1.
	Remove the 2 screws from the outboard hinge. Keep these screws together in plastic bag #2. > Easy Tip < These screws may be different lengths, A piece of tape placed on a long screw and on the plastic trim will help when re-assembling.
	Remove the 2 screws from the inboard side. These are normally MEDIUM length screws. Place all the MEDIUM length screws in a separate plastic bag #3.
	Pry off the rubber bumper with a claw type hammer. (I've noticed that not all PTs have this bumper) Use a towel to protect the plastic from scratches.
	Remove the 3 MEDIUM screws from the release lever. Place in bag #3.
	Turn the lever assembly over and lift the cable holder from it's slot. (There are 2 cables on the large seat section and one cable on the small seat section).
	Rotate the cable up and out of the lever. Repeat for the second cable.
	Remove the 10 MEDIUM screws from the plastic bottom cover. Place in bag #3.
	Twist and remove the old hog-rings (shown here by Red Dots) from the old upholstery.
	Peel the old upholstery away from the frame.
	> Easy Tip < Hog-Ring the foam piece to the frame. (shown here by the red arrows) This will keep the foam in place as you handle the seat section. The factory does not attach the foam to the frame.
	Remove the 2 Torx bit bolts from the outboard hinge. The forward bolt that holds the strap is LONG and has a shoulder. The rearward bolt is SHORT. > Easy Tip < The strap buckle has a bend so it will rotate freely. Use a piece of masking tape to hold the strap and long bolt together correctly. This will help when re-assembling.
	Remove the outboard hinge. See how the long bolt that holds the strap is a 'shoulder bolt'. And that the strap buckle is bent to clear the steel of the outboard hinge.
	Peel up the old upholstery. Twist and remove the old hog-rings from the top of the upholstery.
	The Listing Strips of the upholstery form an "H".
	Install the new upholstery. Start with the middle of the "H". Use the provided hog rings and pliers. Center the new upholstery in the depression of the foam.
	Once the Listing Strips are hog-ringed roll the edges of the new upholstery over the foam. Tuck the flaps of upholstery into the seat belt opening.
	Pull the upholstery flaps under seat and hog-ring to the frame.
	Tuck the last upholstery flap under the foam to clear the child seat attachment.
	Slip cables through the slot in the upholstery. Pull the new upholstery tight and hog-ring in place as original.

	Cut holes for the hinge bolts and re-install the outboard hinge. Remember: LONG bolt in the front holding the strap, bend in strap metal to clear hinge steel, SHORT bolt in the rear.
	Re-install the plastic bottom cover. Use the MEDIUM screws. Use the included Awl to find the screw holes. Install all 10 screws BEFORE attaching cable lever.
	Attach release cables to the lever. Attach the lever to the bottom cover with 3 MEDIUM screws.
	Re-attach the rubber bumper (apply a dab of glue first)
	Re-install the 2 MEDIUM inboard screws. Re-install the LONG and SHORT outboard screws. Remember: (Long screw should have tape on it)
Next: Bolt the finished Backrest to the finished Cushion.
	Place the backrest on the cushion. Be aware to keep the seat belt anchor off the leather to avoid scratching the new upholstery.
	Slide the backrest into position and re-attach using the 4 bolts. The outboard hinge will slide into place as you have cut away the corner of the original hardboard. (Shown here by the Red Dots)
	Open the assembly...
	and re-attach the center seat belt anchor. Just push it it until it "clicks". It is not necessary to push the side button. PULL ON IT HARD... to make sure it is properly connected.

Lay the new carpet panels on the back of the seat.
Attach the original plastic trim plates.

Use the included Awl tool to punch holes
through the carpet panel,
through the original panel board.
and into the steel
where the carpet is marked with a "X".
Install the screws.

Do not use a washer.
Do not over tighten.

Place the emergency release tab
under the carpeted flap
of the smaller rear seat section.