Miata Install
Prepare the Headrests

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 1. Cover the speakers with newspaper (if you have speakers).
     Spray glue the foam depression the faceplate fits into.

 2. Spray glue the inside edge of the faceplate.

 3. Remove the newspaper, position the faceplate.
 4. Press the faceplate on.
 * Leave a finger width gap at the bottom (Red arrows)
    for the headrest upholstery Listing Strip.
 5. Spray glue the depression between the seat and faceplate.
 * Glue past the faceplate depression down onto the bolster a few inches.
 6. Duct Tape the depression, locking the faceplate to the seat.
 * Start the tape down onto the bolster a few inches (Red arrow)

 7. Continue the tape up & over the top and down onto the bolster a few inches (Red arrow)
 8. Tear a strip from the included cotton padding,
      about 2 feet long and 5 inches wide.
 9. “Crown” the top of the seat with cotton.
 * No need for more glue, it will stay there.
 10. “Feather” the EDGES.
    * Do not remove cotton from the middle of the strip.
 11. Feather the edges; front - back - and the ends down onto the bolsters.
 12. You are now ready to slide the new upholstery over the headrest.

  * This fluff of cotton padding will eliminate the uneven top
     of the Miata seat.

  * The spray glue & duct tape will make sure the faceplate
     stays in place.




   Next: Install the Backrest Upholstery.

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