Second Row Center Seat Backrest Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the second row center seat. Refer to: Second Row Center Seat .
Remove the second row center seat head restraint guide sleeves. Refer to: Second Row Seat Head Restraint Guide Sleeve .
Remove the second row seat manual release handle. Refer to: Second Row Seat Manual Release Handle .
1. Release the hook-and-loop strip and position the second row center seat cushion strap aside.
2. Detach the second row center seat cushion cover side J-clips.
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Remove the second row center seatbelt anchor bolt and position the anchor aside.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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On both sides.Remove the second row center seat cushion pivot arm covers.
1. Raise the side of the seat cushion cover and foam.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Release the retainers.
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Remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezel.

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On both sides.Unzip the second row center seat backrest cover.

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Release the second row center seat backrest cover retainers.

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Remove the second row center seat backrest J-clip.

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Remove the second row center seat backrest cover pin-type retainers.

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Detach the second row center seat backrest cover retainers and position the straps and retainers through the inside of the side shields to the front of the seat.

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Position the second row center seat backrest cover retainer forward.

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Remove the center seatbelt retractor bezel screw cover.

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Remove the screws and the center seatbelt retractor bezel.

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Remove the second row center seat backrest cover and foam as an assembly.
- Route seatbelt through backrest cover and foam.
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NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest cover from the hook-and-arrows, or the hooks can be torn from the backrest foam pad.

NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips or the hook-and -loop strips may be torn from the back rest foam pad.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Invert the cover, release the retainers and remove the second row center seat backrest cover.

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