Seat Backrest Cover - Rear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Rear .

Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Rear .
Remove the head restraint(s).
Remove the 2 screws and latch cover.
Remove the 2 seat latch release handle screws.
Remove the seat latch release handle.
1. Detach the latch rod from the seat latch release handle.
  - To aid installation, lock the latch using a flat-blade screwdriver before connecting the latch rod.
2. Remove the seat latch release handle.

Fig 1: Seat Latch Release Lever

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Release the backrest cover J-clip.

Fig 2: Backrest Trim Cover J-Clip

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Unzip the backrest trim cover zipper.

Fig 3: Backrest Trim Cover Zipper

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NOTE: The inboard and outboard head restraint guides are not interchangeable.

Squeeze together the tip of each head restraint guide and remove from the backrest frame.
- Note the alignment tab position for correct installation.

Fig 4: Identifying Tip Of Head Restraint Sleeves

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If 60 percent backrest, remove the 2 screws and safety belt shield.

NOTE: Use care when separating the seat backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the seat backrest foam pad.

Separate the hook-and-loop strips and remove the seat backrest trim cover.

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.