Separating cover from upholstery

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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