Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 1.
If equipped, remove the armrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Armrest - Second Row .
- 2.NOTE: Use care when releasing the spring clips. They can fall inside the backrest frame.
Remove the head restraint.
- Pull the backrest cover material away from the head restraint guide to access the spring clips.
- Release the 2 spring clips by pushing on the side shown.
- Note the spring clip position for correct installation.
- Raise and remove the head restraint.
- 4.
Remove the kneeling release (cargo mode) handle.- Raise the handle to access the cable.
- Detach the cable jacket from the kneeling release handle.
- Release the retainers and position aside the kneeling release handle.
- 7.
If equipped, disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector.- Release the cushion cover rear J-clip.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Detach the electrical connector and heater mat wiring.
- 9.NOTE: Use care when separating the seat backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip may be torn from the seat backrest foam pad.
Invert the backrest cover to the row of hog rings.
- Separate the hook-and-loop strips.
- If equipped, route the heater mat wiring through the backrest cover.