Warning: You must not obstruct the side impact airbags. If your seat has side impact airbags and your seat cover has not been properly modified either with velcro or a cutout, DO NOT INSTALL this cover. It could interfere with the deployment of the side impact airbags. Please call the company at 800-453-8830 for more information. We will make the necessary modifications to accommodate the airbags.

 

Warning: The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration recommends that passengers under the age of 12 not travel in the front seat of motor vehicle.

The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration also requires new light-duty vehicles to be equipped with advanced airbag sensors that detect a front passenger's body weight. In case of a frontal crash, if a front passenger's body weight is less than 70 pounds, a sensor deactivates airbag deployment to avoid causing death or serious injury that may result from the force of an airbag deployment.

The extra weight of an aftermarket seat cover may be detected by an advanced airbag sensor as part of a passenger's body weight. This extra weight could cause an airbag to deploy in case of a frontal crash if a person's body weight is slightly less than 70 pounds because the sensor may add the aftermarket seat cover's weight to that of the passenger and thus assume that a front passenger's body weight is actually more than 70 pounds. A front passenger airbag may cause death or serious injury to a person who weighs less than 70 pounds.

 

A.       Front Bucket Backs

1.       Remove adjustable headrests before installing. (See section C for removal details) Turn backrests inside out, line up the top of the seat cover with the top of the seat and pull the cover down on the seat a little at a time to get a smooth, snug, straight fit.

2.       Push the flap with velcro or vinyl through where the backrest and bottom meet.

3.       Pull the flap from the front to the back to get a good form fit on the front side. Seal the velcro together.

4.       Manipulate the cover so that the seams are aligned to match the original seat. If necessary, tighten and re-seal the velcro.

* If you have adjustable headrests or lumbar supports on the backrest, cutouts will be provided.

* * Poly back seat covers will not have cutouts for headrests or controls. These can be cut with an exacto knife or sharp scissors after the seat cover is in place. Cut an X slightly smaller than needed and stretch the poly fabric around the opening. The poly will not tear if you are careful.

 

B.      Front Bucket Bottom

1.       Lay the bottom piece on the seat cushion and push the flap through where the bottom and the backrest meet.

2.       Pull the flap from the front to the back to get a snug fit. On the front, make sure the seams around the edges are aligned to the shape of the seat.

3.       If you have electric seats, there will be cutouts provided. To get a clean look, tuck the opening around the plastic panel.

4.       If you do not have electric seats, just tuck the side skirt inside the plastic panel. (Depending on your particular seat, some will tuck behind the plastic. A few may cover over the plastic)

5.       Tuck the bottom strings or elastic cords (depending on the model) through side corners to the back of the cushion.

6.       On the models with strings and velcro, tie one end to create a loop. Pull the string ends to even lengths. Then feed the untied end through the loop.

7.       Before tying off the bottom, make sure all the seams are aligned.

8.       Pull the string to tighten and tie in a knot. Pull the flap over the strings and seal the velcro onto the carpet on the bottom side of the seat.

9.       On models with straps, buckles and elastic cords, secure the straps front to back, then pull elastic cords through the side corner. Hook the cords to something solid under the seat. (See Diagram of buckle for proper use)

* * Poly back seat covers will not have cutouts for headrests or controls. These can be cut with an exacto knife or sharp scissors after the seat cover is in place. Cut an X slightly smaller than needed and stretch the poly fabric around the opening. The poly will not tear if you are careful. (Over)

C.      Installation of Headrest Covers

1. Most vehicles have a release button at the base of the post on the plastic base. Depressing this will release the headrests so that they can be pulled out. If there is no release button, look for a small hole on the side of the plastic base. Straighten out a paper clip and insert one end to release the headrest.

2.        To put the cover on, squeeze the headrest together as you pull the headrest cover over the headrest.

3.        Once the cover is on, manipulate it to where the seams are aligned.

4.        Pull the front and back flaps together and seal the velcro.

 

D. Front and Rear Armrests

1.       Slide cover over the armrest. To get a perfect fit, make sure the cover seams are aligned with the original seams on the armrest.

2.       Once everything is aligned, seal the opening on the back with the velcro.

3.       If you have cup holders on the armrest, cutouts will be provided. To get a clean look, tuck the material under the plastic lining around the cup holders. A few may cover over the plastic.

 

E. Rear Bottom Cushion

1. To make the installation process easier remove the bottom cushion from

the vehicle. (In most cases the cushion can be released and removed. Except 60/40 or 40/60 split bottoms. If this is the case, install them the same as the front cushions)

2.       Lay the cover on the bottom cushion and align the seams to the seams of the cushion. Flip it over and match up the elastic straps.

3.       On the models with straps, buckles and elastic cords, secure the straps from the bottom. Then pull the elastic cords, hook them to each other or to something solid. (See buckle diagram. Over)

4.       On the models with strings, straps and buckles, tie one of the ends to create a loop: pull the strings to even lengths. Then feed the untied end through the loop and pull tight. Secure the straps front to back.

5.       Do not put the rear seat cushions back in until after you install the backrest covers (see G-8.)

 

F. Rear Backrest (non-folding solid backrest)

1.       Installing the non-folding solid backrest requires removing it from the vehicle. Undo the bolts and push the front side of the backrest in to release it from the hook lock and push upward to get it loose.

2.       Pull on the cover and manipulate it so that the seams are aligned with the original seat.

3.       Secure the straps top to bottom. Then hook the elastic cords to each other or to something solid.

4.       Then reattach the backrest into place and reinstall the bolts.

 

G. Rear Backrest (folding with or without side bolsters)

1.       Installing the folding backrest with bolsters requires removing the bolsters.

2.       Undo the bolts and push the front side of the bolster in to release it from its hook lock and push upward to get it loose. Remove the bolster. Lay the bolster cover on the bolster.

3.       Secure the straps and buckles side to side and top to bottom. Set aside and install the backrest covers.

4.       Slip the cover over the backrest and align the seams.

5.       If you have an armrest, cutouts will be provided.

6.       Pull the cover straight and snug, then seal the velcro or secure the straps.

7.       Reinstall the bolster.

8.       To put the bottom cushion back in the vehicle, make sure the seatbelt buckles and straps are fed through the cutouts on the seat covers. Push the cushion bottom under the backrest. Push in and downward to secure and latch in place.

 

H. 40/20/40 Front Seat

1.       Installing the 40 sections are the same as steps A,B,C.

2.       Place the 20 section in the upright position. Slide the cover on and align the edges and seams. Fasten straps together or secure velcro.

3.       Lay the bottom of the 20 section on the cushion. Push the straps through where the back and the bottom meet.

4.       Pull the straps from the front to the back to get a snug fit. Secure the straps.

Care Instructions

For Saddle Blanket, Velour, Southwest, Tweed and Velour/ Poly.

Hand wash only, cold water, use mild detergent. Drip-dry only No bleach or bleach products.

For Dura EZ Care, Realtree®/Advantage® Camo, and Neoprene.

Use damp cloth or light brush to get stain out.

Vinyl and Sof-Touch simulated leather.

A solution of 10% household dish soap in warm water applied with a soft damp cloth.

Do not use alcohol base solution.