Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT - REAR .
Remove the head restraints (one shown).
- Push the 2 release tabs and remove the head restraint.
Fig 1: Removing Head Restraint
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NOTE: The inboard and outboard head restraint sleeves are not interchangeable.

NOTE: If necessary, install new head restraint sleeves.

Fig 2: Pushing Release Tabs And Pulling Head Restraint Sleeves Out Of Frame Tube

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Push the release tabs and pull the head restraint sleeves out of the frame tube (trim cover and foam pad removed for clarity).
Release the backrest J-clips.

Fig 3: Releasing Backrest J-Clips
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CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat upholstery from the hook and loop strip, or the hook and loop strip can be torn from the seat backrest foam pad.

Fig 4: Separating Hook And Loop Fasteners

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Separate the hook and loop fasteners.
Remove the hog rings. Remove the seat trim cover and the backrest foam pad.

Fig 5: Removing Seat Trim Cover And Backrest Foam Pad
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NOTE: If necessary, install new plastic lock clips.

Fig 6: Pushing Release Tabs And Removing Backrest Plastic Lock Clips

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Push the release tabs and remove the 3 backrest plastic lock clips (one shown).
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.