Front Seat Backrest Removal

Front Seat Backrest

Removal
1. Remove the front seat head restraint.

NOTE: When installing a new air bag module, a prepaid return postcard is provided with the replacement air bag module. The serial number for the new part and the vehicle identification number (VIN) must be recorded and sent to Jaguar Cars Ltd.







2. Remove the front seat head restraint retaining post.
- Release the retaining tang.
- Remove the front seat head restraint retaining post.







3. Detach the front seat cushion cover.







4. Detach the front seat backrest cover.







5. Remove the side air bag module retaining nuts.







6. Detach the front seat backrest cover and cushion.
- Reposition the front seat backrest cover and cushion.
- Detach the front seat backrest cover and cushion.







7. Disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.







8. Remove the side air bag module.







9. Remove the front seat backrest cover and cushion.
- Disconnect the front seat backrest cushion heater pad electrical connector.







10. Detach the front seat control switch and trim panel assembly.







11. Remove the front seat backrest outer trim panel.







12. Remove the front seat hinge front inner trim cover.

NOTE: Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.







13. Disconnect the front seat head restraint motor electrical connector.







14. Disconnect the front seat lumbar motor electrical connector.







15. Detach the front seat wiring harness.







16. Remove the front seat backrest.
- Remove the front seat backrest retaining bolts.

NOTE: Do not remove or carry out any repairs to the anti-whiplash system (AWS) on the front seat backrest.