Luxury Realtree Rear Seat Cover Installation

How to Remove Your Headrests

• If you have removable headrests, you will start by removing them to begin installing your seat covers. Please note this only applies to headrests which are fully adjustable.

• Some vehicles will come with built-in headrest (high back buckets) or folding headrests or active headrests where you DO NOT need to remove the headrest.

Tips for Headrest Removal

• Button Removal: Many vehicles have removable headrests that can be taken out by pushing one or two buttons on the plastic cap located at the bottom of the headrest post.

• Pinhole Release: Some vehicles will have a small pin hole on either of the plastic moldings. use a small finishing nail or paper clip and insert it to push the release mechanism inside the plastic.

• Button & Pinhole Release: In some cases, vehicles may have both. Press on the push button while inserting a finishing nail or paper clip into the pin hole release at the same time.

• Clip Removal: In rare cases, vehicles may have a clip located under the plastic cap. Locate the ends of the clip and use a screwdriver to push the clip out the other side.

• Rotating Cap: In some older vehicles, the plastic cap needs to be rotated counterclockwise to remove the headrest.

• Buttons Under Upholstery: In some luxury vehicles, the push button is located under the original upholstery. Feel for the button and push inwards on it to release the headrest.

IMPORTANT: If you are unsure if your headrests can be removed, please contact us before attempting to remove them.

1. If applicable, remove the elastics or clips holding the carpeting flap located below the backrest cover, this will allow you to properly pass the front straps/Velcro towards the back.

2. The elastics or clips will be wrapped around the metal brackets under the cushion.

How to Install Your Driver and Passenger Side Cushion

Please Note: Be careful to check all pieces. The driver’s and passenger’s sides on buckets may be opposites or slightly different. Also, never attach to or tie around wires under seat.

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

2. On the backside of the lower cushion there is a factory flap of material (carpeted or plastic) that is attached to the underside of the seat with elastic straps. Reach under the seat, find where the elastics are attached to the seat, and detach them. (They may have plastic clips or be looped around the metal springs that support the cushion)

• Some models may have a plastic rivet or be attached to the air bag wiring connector/bracket (e.g., 2015-2016 Ford F-150). You will not need to detach this type of flap to install the covers.

If you have Felt & Velcro Style Covers, skip this step and proceed to step 3.

3. Pull the 3 straps through the gap where the lower cushion and backrest meet. Grab the back edge of the seat cover and pull back until the front corners and seams are properly aligned on the seat.

• Felt & Velcro: Some models may have a plastic rivet or be attached to the air bag wiring connector/bracket (e.g., 2015-2016 Ford F-150). You will not need to detach this type of flap to install the covers.

4. On the back side of the seats feed the outer 2 straps under the seat towards the corresponding front buckles.

• Whenever possible go above all electronics, wires, and metal bars. Feed the straps through the corresponding buckles and tighten. (Some models may have Velcro instead of the outer 2 straps. If it does, just pull flap tight and attach Velcro to the carpet). The center strap is our “Anchor Strap” that you need to feed under the seat, going above a metal support spring, and returning to the buckle that is attached to the strap. This will keep your seat cover from rotating forward over time.

5. Wrap excess strap material above the tightened straps to keep it out of the way.

6. If you have electric seat controls on the upholstery of the seat, there will be cutouts provided. To get a clean look, tuck the opening around the plastic panel, if possible.

7. If you do not have electric seat controls, just tuck the side skirt of the seat cover under the top edge of the plastic trim panel around the base of the seat. (Depending on your seat, most will tuck under the plastic; some will cover over the plastic).

8. Untie the loop at the end of the skirt string on the door side of the cushion. Tuck the bottom skirt strings through the side corners at the back of the seat cushion. Pull the strings until the end with the loop is near the edge of the seat. Then feed the untied end through the loop end and cinch tight like a drawstring bag. Pinch the string to hold it in place and tie off in a knot. (Using a slip knot will make it easier to remove the cushion in the future). On some models the cover will fit better if you go down the side of the seat (behind the plastic trim) and take the strings under the seat to tie them together. Please ensure that the string is not resting against any sharp metal edges and will not interfere with the movement of the seat track.

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

How to Install Your Driver and Passenger Side Backrest Covers

Reminder: Be careful to check all pieces. The driver’s and passenger’s sides on buckets may be opposites or slightly different.)

Please Note: If you have active headrests with the wire running into the headrests, DO NOT remove the headrests. Accommodations should be made for your headrests. Contact us if this has not been done.)

1. Remove the adjustable headrests before installing. (See STEP ONE for removal details). 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. This will ensure a smooth, snug, and straight fit. (If your seats have seat mounted air bags, open the overlapping Velcro flap before sliding the cover over the backrest).

2. Tuck the fabric under the plastic head rest housing using the provided installation tool.

3. Push the flap with felt on the end of it through where the backrest and bottom meet.

4. Pull the flap from the front to the back to get a good form fit on the front side. Pull the felt flap down and seal to the strip of 2” hook/hard Velcro that is sewn on top of the lower cushion seat cover. (Felt & Velcro: this will be a 1” hook/hard Velcro that is sewn along the bottom inside edge of the backside of the cover.)

5. Re-attach Velcro tabs for the airbag flap (if applicable) and then manipulate the cover so that the seams are aligned to match the original seat. If necessary, tighten and re-seal the Velcro.

How to Install Your Armrest Covers (If Applicable)

1. Slide the cover over the armrest. To get a perfect fit make sure the seams of the armrest cover match up with the seams of the armrest upholstery. Once the seams are aligned, seal the Velcro closure on the backside of the armrest.

2. If you have cup holders on the armrest cutouts will be provided. Whenever possible, tuck the material around the cutout under the edge of the cup holder plastic.

Please Note: This piece will only be included if you added it on by ordering over the phone at the time of purchase or by adding onto order prior to order being shipped.

1. In most cases, start by tucking the back edge by the hinge first and then stretching the lid cover forward until it caps over the front edge.

2. Some console lids will also have side to side Velcro which will hook together under the lid.

How to Install Your Headrest Covers:

1. Squeeze the headrest together as you slide the cover over the headrest, being careful not to split the seams. (The longer flap with loop/soft Velcro on it will usually go towards the back of the headrest.)

2. Once the cover is on the headrest manipulate it to align the cover seams with the upholstery seams.

3. Pull the front and back flaps together and connect the hook/hard and loop/soft Velcro pieces together.

How to Remove Your Headrests

• If you have removable headrests, you will start by removing them to begin installing your seat covers. Please note this only applies to headrests which are fully adjustable.

• Some vehicles will come with built-in headrest (high back buckets) or folding headrests or active headrests where you DO NOT need to remove the headrest.

Tips for Headrest Removal

• Button Removal: Many vehicles have removable headrests that can be taken out by pushing one or two buttons on the plastic cap located at the bottom of the headrest post.

• Pinhole Release: Some vehicles will have a small pin hole on either of the plastic moldings. use a small finishing nail or paper clip and insert it to push the release mechanism inside the plastic.

• Button & Pinhole Release: In some cases, vehicles may have both. Press on the push button while inserting a finishing nail or paper clip into the pin hole release at the same time.

• Clip Removal: In rare cases, vehicles may have a clip located under the plastic cap. Locate the ends of the clip and use a screwdriver to push the clip out the other side.

• Rotating Cap: In some older vehicles, the plastic cap needs to be rotated counterclockwise to remove the headrest.

• Buttons Under Upholstery: In some luxury vehicles, the push button is located under the original upholstery. Feel for the button and push inwards on it to release the headrest.

IMPORTANT: If you are unsure if your headrests can be removed, please contact us before attempting to remove them.

1. If applicable, remove the elastics or clips holding the carpeting flap located below the backrest cover, this will allow you to properly pass the front straps/Velcro towards the back.

2. The elastics or clips will be wrapped around the metal brackets under the cushion.

How to Install Your Driver and Passenger Bottom Cushions

Please Note: Be careful to check all pieces. The driver’s and passenger’s sides on buckets may be opposites or slightly different. Also, never attach to or tie around wires under seat.

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

2. On the backside of the lower cushion there is a factory flap of material (carpeted or plastic) that is attached to the underside of the seat with elastic straps. Reach under the seat, find where the elastics are attached to the seat, and detach them. (They may have plastic clips or be looped around the metal springs that support the cushion)

• Some models may have a plastic rivet or be attached to the air bag wiring connector/bracket (e.g., 2015-2016 Ford F-150). You will not need to detach this type of flap to install the covers.

If you have Felt & Velcro Style Covers, skip this step and proceed to step 3.

3. Pull the 3 straps through the gap where the lower cushion and backrest meet. Grab the back edge of the seat cover and pull back until the front corners and seams are properly aligned on the seat.

• Felt & Velcro: Some models may have a plastic rivet or be attached to the air bag wiring connector/bracket (e.g., 2015-2016 Ford F-150). You will not need to detach this type of flap to install the covers.

4. On the back side of the seats feed the outer 2 straps under the seat towards the corresponding front buckles.

• Whenever possible go above all electronics, wires, and metal bars). Feed the straps through the corresponding buckles and tighten. (Some models may have Velcro instead of the outer 2 straps. If it does, just pull flap tight and attach Velcro to the carpet). The center strap is our “Anchor Strap” that you need to feed under the seat, going above a metal support spring, and returning to the buckle that is attached to the strap. This will keep your seat cover from rotating forward over time.

5. Wrap excess strap material above the tightened straps to keep it out of the way.

6. If you have electric seat controls on the upholstery of the seat, there will be cutouts provided. To get a clean look, tuck the opening around the plastic panel, if possible.

7. If you do not have electric seat controls, just tuck the side skirt of the seat cover under the top edge of the plastic trim panel around the base of the seat. (Depending on your seat, most will tuck under the plastic; some will cover over the plastic.)

8. Untie the loop at the end of the skirt string on the door side of the cushion. Tuck the bottom skirt strings through the side corners at the back of the seat cushion. Pull the strings until the end with the loop is near the edge of the seat. Then feed the untied end through the loop end and cinch tight like a drawstring bag. Pinch the string to hold it in place and tie off in a knot. (Using a slip knot will make it easier to remove the cushion in the future). On some models the cover will fit better if you go down the side of the seat (behind the plastic trim) and take the strings under the seat to tie them together. Please ensure that the string is not resting against any sharp metal edges and will not interfere with the movement of the seat track.

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

How to Install Your Driver and Passenger Backrest Covers

Reminder: Be careful to check all pieces. The driver’s and passenger’s sides on buckets may be opposites or slightly different.)

Please Note: If you have active headrests with the wire running into the headrests, DO NOT remove the headrests. Accommodations should be made for your headrests.

1. Remove the adjustable headrests before installing. (See STEP ONE for removal details). 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. This will ensure a smooth, snug, and straight fit. (If your seats have seat mounted air bags, open the overlapping Velcro flap before sliding the cover over the backrest).

2. Tuck the fabric under the plastic head rest housing using the provided installation tool.

3. Push the flap with felt on the end of it through where the backrest and bottom meet.

4. Pull the flap from the front to the back to get a good form fit on the front side. Pull the felt flap down and seal to the strip of 2” hook/hard Velcro that is sewn on top of the lower cushion seat cover. (Felt & Velcro: this will be a 1” hook/hard Velcro that is sewn along the bottom inside edge of the backside of the cover.)

5. Re-attach Velcro tabs for the airbag flap (if applicable) and then manipulate the cover so that the seams are aligned to match the original seat. If necessary, tighten and re-seal the Velcro.

How to Install your 20 Mid-Backrest Covers

1. With the 20-section backrest/console in the down position open the lid of the console and attach the lid cover. It will either have Velcro straps side to side or will be an envelope type sleeve that you will slide over the lid. There will normally be a strip of loop/soft Velcro sewn along the back edge of the lid (depending on model).

2. The front edges should slightly cup over the edge of the front of the console, and the back edge of the cover should have a strip of hook/hard Velcro sewn onto it that you will attach to the Velcro on the back edge of the lid.

3. Once the 2 pieces of the console are connected to each other pull the sides of the lower piece up to the edge of the console and attach the Velcro tabs that are provided.

How to Install Your 20 Middle Cushion Cover

1. Lay the lower cushion section of the cover over the seat cushion or slide the lower cushion sleeve over the seat cushion (This will vary depending on vehicle and if the cushion does/does not have under seat storage). Push the straps/Velcro through where the back and bottom meet and wrap them under the seat cushion. Feed straps under the cushion to corresponding buckles if applicable. Pull the back of cushion cover towards the back of the seat until cover is tight and then either tighten straps or attach Velcro.

2. Depending on model attach the Velcro tabs on the sides of the cushion to the carpet under the seat or pull draw-string tight and tie to itself. Refer to 40 Bottom Cushion Installation section for more details.

How to Install Your 20 Middle Headrest Cover

1. If you have a center headrest, tuck fabric below plastic housing and reattach the headrest.

How to Install Your Headrest Covers:

1. Squeeze the headrest together as you slide the cover over the headrest, being careful not to split the seams. (The longer flap with loop/soft Velcro on it will usually go towards the back of the headrest)

2. Once the cover is on the headrest manipulate it to align the cover seams with the upholstery seams.

3. Pull the front and back flaps together and connect the hook/hard and loop/soft Velcro pieces together.

How to Remove Your Headrests

• If you have removable headrests, you will start by removing them to begin installing your seat covers. Please note this only applies to headrests which are fully adjustable.

• Some vehicles will come with built-in headrest (high back buckets) or folding headrests or active headrests where you DO NOT need to remove the headrest.

Tips for Headrest Removal

• Button Removal: Many vehicles have removable headrests that can be taken out by pushing one or two buttons on the plastic cap located at the bottom of the headrest post.

• Pinhole Release: Some vehicles will have a small pin hole on either of the plastic moldings. use a small finishing nail or paper clip and insert it to push the release mechanism inside the plastic.

• Button & Pinhole Release: In some cases, vehicles may have both. Press on the push button while inserting a finishing nail or paper clip into the pin hole release at the same time.

• Clip Removal: In rare cases, vehicles may have a clip located under the plastic cap. Locate the ends of the clip and use a screwdriver to push the clip out the other side.

• Rotating Cap: In some older vehicles, the plastic cap needs to be rotated counterclockwise to remove the headrest.

• Buttons Under Upholstery: In some luxury vehicles, the push button is located under the original upholstery. Feel for the button and push inwards on it to release the headrest.

IMPORTANT: If you are unsure if your headrests can be removed, please contact us before attempting to remove them.

How to Install Your Cushion Cover(s)

Please Note: The enclosed installation tool is for your convenience when installing a seat cover. It can be used to tuck the fabric of the seat cover down behind, around the headrest housing, and other areas as needed.

1. If the lower cushion(s) does not fold forward or have room to feed the straps under the seat, you will need to remove the lower seat cushion (In most cases the rear seat bottom can be released and removed by pressing buttons on the lower front edge or by giving the front edge of the seat a sharp tug upward).

2. Lay the cover on the bottom cushion and align the seams with the seams of the cushion upholstery. Flip the seat cushion over (if seat removal was necessary) and match up the straps to the corresponding buckles on the front and rear edges of the cover.

3. Secure the straps to the buckles and tighten. Then pull the drawstring tight and attach the ends to each other or something solid on the under-side of the seat.

4. Wrap excess strap material above the tightened straps to keep it out of the way.

5. Do not put the lower seat cushion back in until after you have attached, the backrest covers (see STEP FOUR).

If you have adjustable headrests cutouts will be provided.

How to Install Your Folding Backrest Cover(s)

Please Note: If you have side bolsters, they may contain airbags, DO NOT remove the bolster. Simply tuck the bolster seat cove. Removal of the bolster could cause deployment of the airbag).

1. Remove the adjustable headrests before installing. 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. This will ensure a smooth, snug, and straight fit.

2. Tuck the fabric under the plastic headrest housing using the provided installation tool.

3. Push the flap with felt on the end of it through where the backrest and bottom meet.

4. From the back side of the seat pull the felt flap towards you until there is a form fit on the front of the backrest. Then seal it to the strip of 1” hook/hard Velcro sewn along the bottom inside edge on the backside of the cover.

5. If you have an armrest, a cutout will be provided. Tuck the inner arm liner behind the plastic trim if possible, using the provided installation tool.

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

7. To remove the bolster (unless it has an airbag see above) undo the bolts at the bottom edge and push the bolster face in to release the hook locks. While pushing in on the bolster face, also push upward to release and remove the bolster from the vehicle.

8. Lay the bolster cover on the bolster and secure the straps and buckles/Velcro straps top to bottom and side to side. Set the bolster aside and install the backrest covers.

How to Reinstall Your Cushion(s)

1. If removing the bottom cushion was necessary, reinstall it in vehicle at this point.

2. Make sure that the seat belt buckles and straps are accessible and are fed through the cutouts on the seat cover (depending on vehicle).

3. Push the cushion back under the bottom edge of the backrest and then push downward to latch it into place.

4. Be sure that the latch points are lined up correctly so that you do not bend or break the attachment clips.

How to Install Your Console or Armrest Covers

1. Slide the cover over the armrest. To get a perfect fit, make sure the seams of the armrest cover match up with the seams of the armrest upholstery.

2. Once the seams are aligned, seal the Velcro closure on the backside of the armrest.

3. If you have cup holders on the armrest cutouts will be provided. Whenever possible tuck the material around the cutout under the edge of the cup holder plastic.

How to Install Your Headrest Covers

1. If removing the bottom cushion was necessary, reinstall it in vehicle at this point.

2. Make sure that the seat belt buckles and straps are accessible and are fed through the cutouts on the seat cover (depending on vehicle).

3. Push the cushion back under the bottom edge of the backrest and then push downward to latch it into place.

4. Be sure that the latch points are lined up correctly so that you do not bend or break the attachment clips.

How to Remove Your Headrests

• If you have removable headrests, you will start by removing them to begin installing your seat covers. Please note this only applies to headrests which are fully adjustable.

• Some vehicles will come with built-in headrest (high back buckets) or folding headrests or active headrests where you DO NOT need to remove the headrest.

Tips for Headrest Removal

• Button Removal: Many vehicles have removable headrests that can be taken out by pushing one or two buttons on the plastic cap located at the bottom of the headrest post.

• Pinhole Release: Some vehicles will have a small pin hole on either of the plastic moldings. use a small finishing nail or paper clip and insert it to push the release mechanism inside the plastic.

• Button & Pinhole Release: In some cases, vehicles may have both. Press on the push button while inserting a finishing nail or paper clip into the pin hole release at the same time.

• Clip Removal: In rare cases, vehicles may have a clip located under the plastic cap. Locate the ends of the clip and use a screwdriver to push the clip out the other side.

• Rotating Cap: In some older vehicles, the plastic cap needs to be rotated counterclockwise to remove the headrest.

• Buttons Under Upholstery: In some luxury vehicles, the push button is located under the original upholstery. Feel for the button and push inwards on it to release the headrest.

IMPORTANT: If you are unsure if your headrests can be removed, please contact us before attempting to remove them.

How to Install Your Cushion Cover

Please Note: The enclosed installation tool is for your convenience when installing a seat cover. It can be used to tuck the fabric of the seat cover down behind, around the headrest housing, and other areas as needed.

1. If the lower cushion(s) does not fold forward or have room to feed the straps under the seat, you will need to remove the lower seat cushion (In most cases the rear seat bottom can be released and removed by pressing buttons on the lower front edge or by giving the front edge of the seat a sharp tug upward).

2. Lay the cover on the bottom cushion and align the seams with the seams of the cushion upholstery. Flip the seat cushion over (if seat removal was necessary) and match up the straps to the corresponding buckles on the front and rear edges of the cover.

3. Secure the straps to the buckles and tighten. Then pull the drawstring tight and attach the ends to each other or something solid on the under-side of the seat.

4. Wrap excess strap material above the tightened straps to keep it out of the way.

5. Do not put the lower seat cushion back in until after you have attached, the backrest covers (see STEP FOUR).

•If you have adjustable headrests cutouts will be provided.

How to Install Your Car or Sedan’s Non-Folding Backrests

1. Installing the non-folding solid backrest requires removing it from the vehicle. Remove the adjustable headrests before installing (if applicable, see STEP ONE for removal details). Then undo the bolts at the bottom corners and push the front side of the cushion back at the top edge to release it from the hook lock. Then push the cushion upward to slide it over the hooks and release it.

2. Pull on the cover and manipulate it so the seams are aligned with the upholstery seams of the seat.

3. Tuck the fabric under the plastic headrest housing using the provided installation tool (if applicable).

4. Feed the straps top to bottom to the corresponding buckles and tighten.

5. If you have an armrest, a cutout will be provided in the seat cover. Tuck the inner arm liner behind the plastic trim if possible, using the provided installation tool.

6. Pull the seat cover tight side to side and then hook/tie the elastics on the side panels to each other or to the straps of the seat cover.

7. Place the cushion back in vehicle by placing it above the hook locks and sliding down into place. Reinstall the bolts.

How to Install Your Truck’s Non-Folding Backrests

1. If the seat has adjustable headrests, ensure they are removed before installing (See STEP ONE for removal details). Line up the top of the seat cover with the top of the seat and pull down until capped securely over the shoulders. Make sure to put the seat cover behind the center seatbelt before capping it over the shoulders of the seat. If this is not done, the seatbelt will not be accessible.

2. Tuck the fabric under the plastic headrest housing using the provided installation tool.

3. With the bottom cushion(s) folded up against the backrest(s) drop the straps down the back of the seat to the buckles on the bottom of the seat cover.

4. You can use a long piece of wire/metal coat hanger to help feed the straps down the back of the seat.

5. Feed the straps through the corresponding buckles and pull them up the backside of the seat to tighten them. Moving the lower seat cushion up and down a little while doing this will help tighten the straps.

6. If you have an armrest a cutout will be provided. Tuck the inner arm liner behind the plastic trim if possible, using the provided installation tool.

7. Pull the seat cover tight side to side on the face of the seat and hook/tie the elastics on the side panels behind the back rest.

How to Reinstall Your Cushion

1. If removing the bottom cushion was necessary, reinstall it in vehicle at this point.

2. Make sure that the seat belt buckles and straps are accessible and are fed through the cutouts on the seat cover (depending on vehicle).

3. Push the cushion back under the bottom edge of the backrest and then push downward to latch it into place.

4. Be sure that the latch points are lined up correctly so that you do not bend or break the attachment clips.

How to Install Your Console or Armrest Covers

1. Slide the cover over the armrest. To get a perfect fit, make sure the seams of the armrest cover match up with the seams of the armrest upholstery.

2. Once the seams are aligned, seal the Velcro closure on the backside of the armrest.

3. If you have cup holders on the armrest cutouts will be provided. Whenever tuck the material around the cutout

How to Install Your Headrest Covers

1. If removing the bottom cushion was necessary, reinstall it in vehicle at this point.

2. Make sure that the seat belt buckles and straps are accessible and are fed through the cutouts on the seat cover (depending on vehicle).

3. Push the cushion back under the bottom edge of the backrest and then push downward to latch it into place.

4. Be sure that the latch points are lined up correctly so that you do not bend or break the attachment clips.