Backrest Cover And Padding Without A Pass-Through, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Cover And Upholstery

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-- Remove the rear seat. Refer to REAR SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear headrests. Refer to HEADREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove rear headrest guides. Refer to HEADREST GUIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear center armrest. Refer to CENTER ARMREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remover the rear seat belt guide in the center. Refer to REAR SEAT BELT COVER IN CENTER SEATING POSITION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the center rear belt end fitting. Refer to REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR IN CENTER SEATING POSITION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pry off the retaining strip -2- on the back side of the backrest frame -3- and remove it all the way around -arrow-.

-- Disengage the retaining strip -4- on the front side of the backrest frame.

-- Remove the lower cover and cushion -1- between the seat frame and backrest frame.