Front Seat Backrest Cover

Front Seat Backrest Cover

Removal
1 Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices Standard Workshop Practices
2 Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Front Seat Removal and Replacement
3 Remove the side air bag module. For additional information, refer to Side Air Bag Module




4
NOTE:
If equipped.
Reposition the front seat backrest thermo-electric device.




5
NOTE:
If equipped.
Release the front seat backrest thermo-electric device duct




6
NOTE:
If equipped.
Remove the front seat backrest thermo-electric device retaining screws.




7
NOTE:
If equipped.
Remove the front seat backrest thermo-electric device.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
8 Remove the front seat head restraint.
9 Remove the front seat head restraint motor. For additional information, refer to Front Seat Head Restraint Motor Front Seat Head Restraint Motor





10
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
Using a suitable tool, remove the front seat head restraint guide sleeves.





11 Remove the front seat backrest cushion and cover from the front seat frame.





12 Remove and discard the hog rings.
- Remove the 22 hog rings.





13 Remove the front seat backrest cover.

Installation





1
NOTE:
Make sure that new hog rings are installed.
NOTE:
Use hog ring pliers to close the hog rings. Do not use any other tool. The hog rings must be closed to overlap as illustrated.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.