Abstract: A vehicular seat assembly includes a seat bottom defining an occupant seating area. The seat bottom includes a cushion covered by a trim cover spanning opposed lateral sides of the seat bottom. A seat back defines an occupant back support and includes a cushion covered by a trim cover spanning opposed lateral sides of the seat back. An opening is formed in the cushion at one of the lateral sides of the seat back. An opening is formed in the trim cover at one of the lateral sides of the seat back. A cup is received in the opening formed in the cushion. A retaining ring is secured to the trim cover about the opening formed in the trim cover and attached to the cup.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including a side impact air bag module mounted to one of the side bolsters of the seat back. The seat back having a layer of foam cushion encased by a trim cover and an opening therethrough for receiving the air bag module. A trim ring includes a flange extending partially into the opening and a lip fixedly secured around the perimeter of the opening to provide a rigid passageway to receive and mount the air bag module to the seat back.