Avalon XLS V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
6. REMOVE SEATBACK FRAME ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the hog rings.
b. Remove the 2 headrest supports.
c. Driver's Seat
Remove the lumber support lever.
d. Remove the seatback frame assembly from the seatback cover with pad.
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. INSTALL SEATBACK FRAME ASSEMBLY
a. Install the seatback frame assembly with new hog rings to seatback cover with pad.
NOTICE: If the side airbag assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the side
airbag assembly with a new one.
b. Driver's Seat
Install the lumber support lever.
c. Install the headrest supports.
2. INSTALL SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
a. Install seatback assembly with 4 bolts.
Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
b. Hang the hook onto the seatback frame.
CAUTION: Take care to hung the hook securely. Otherwise the seat cover slides, it might cause incorrect deploying.
c. Install all the new hog rings connecting seatback cover to seatback frame.