Seat Backrest Cover - Rear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 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).

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

Pull up and remove the 2 or 4 head restraint guide sleeves.
- Note the alignment tab position for correct installation.
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 removal and installation, lock the latch using a flat-blade screwdriver before disconnecting and connecting the latch rod.
2. Remove the seat latch release handle.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Latch Rod And Seat Latch Release Lever
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Release the backrest cover J-clip.

Fig 2: Locating Backrest Trim Cover J-Clip
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Unzip the backrest cover zipper.

Fig 3: Unzipping Backrest Trim Cover Zippers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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, invert and remove the seat backrest cover.

NOTE: Before installation, 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.