Seat Covers

REMOVING THE SEAT COVERS:

Back:

- Pulled the clips out the headrest grommets. This allows the head rest to slide out

- Pried off the release lever 'button' and grommet.

- Straightened the 4 or 5 pointed metal tabs at the bottom.

- Pulled up the cover as far as possible. This exposed the tubes which are part the headrest
grommets. (see picture below)

- Pressed in the 4 'barbs' while pulling on the grommets from the top. Once, the grommet/tubes
we're pulled, cover comes off.

Bottom:

- Unwrap wires from back legs.

- Straighten pointed tabs (one per side) on side.

- Pop off (gently ) two plastic "push rivets" from front.

- "Peel" the skirt up (the sides, front & back section).

- Cut with wire cutter or open the 4 rings per rod with pliers. (see picture below)

- Remove cover.

Once the seats are off you'll see that each section (back and bottom)
have 2 pieces, a back/side piece and the part you make contact when
your sitting.

If you have any sewing ability or even access to a sewing machine, you
have an advantage. Otherwise, find someone who can help you sew
the stuff. I strongly recommend sewing the pieces by machine, not hand.

You seperate the sections using a seam ripper or a small scissor. Then
you'll see you have a piece which you can use as a pattern for your new
part. (email me if you need more details)

Go to a fabric store and pick whatever color vinyl you want. Cut the
pieces using the old as a pattern. You can get fancy by sewing different
color pieces together to get a really custom look. Re-use the back or side
piece if it's in good condition. Anyway, sew the pieces back together and
you'll have a good fitting cover. One caution: The piping will seperate
from the back/side part depending on which seam you rip. (you will see
what I mean when you do it.