Separating cover from upholstery

Fig 1: Separating Cover From Upholstery

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1 - Fastening strips (2x)

2 - Rods (2x)

• Remove fastening strips - 1  - (2x).
• Pry out rods - 2  - (2x).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover, Plastic Clips & Fastening Strips

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1 - Cover

• Pry out grip channels - 3  - from plastic clips - 2  - using a screwdriver.
• Remove cover - 1  -.
• For vehicles with LATCH "Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children" bracket and new cover - 1  -, cover must be cut in at LATCH "Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children" bracket.

• Installing: 

Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

• Replaced damaged plastic clips.
• Press in first the plastic clips of transverse beam.

2 - Plastic clips

• Replace if damaged

3 - Fastening strips