STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

         A.      Remove seat from vehicle (I)

         B.      Remove seat covering (II)

         C.      Measure seat and order fabric (II)

         D.      Recondition seat frame, spring and padding (III)

         E.      Replace seat cover (IV)

         F.      Install new seat into vehicle (V)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Vehicle seat removal

         A.      Photograph seat

         B.      Determine style and type of seat

         C.      Determine seat fabric/vinyl

         D.      Disassemble seat, retaining hardware

 II.     Removal of seat covering and obtaining new fabric

         A.      Measure seat for new fabric

                 1.      Allow for pattern matches

                 2.      Allow for quilting

                 3.      Allow for flow of pattern/nap

         B.      Strip old cover rising from seat

         C.      Inspect/retain all hardware

         D.      Ensure alignment notches and/or marks are across each seam

 III.    Refurbish seat frame, springs and padding

         A.      Make repairs to seat frame

         B.      Replace, repair or clamp all springs

         C.      Repair or replace padding

 IV.     Pattern, cut and sew cover for seat

         A.      Mark pattern on fabric allowing for quilting, flow of pattern and/or nap

         B.      Cut and sew fabric allowing for seams

         C.      Preview cover fit and make adjustments to corners

         D.      Attach new seat cover

         E.      Cut and adjust metal ring clips

 V.      Reassemble and install recovered seat in vehicle

         A.      Reassemble seat using retained hardware

         B.      Install covered seat into vehicle using retained hardware

         C.      Test seat for proper working order

         D.      Lubricate sliding rollers