Seat Backrest - 40 Percent: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For parts identification and location, Refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW .

Remove the seat backrest. Refer to SEAT BACKREST - 40 PERCENT .
If equipped, remove the 2 head restraint guides sleeves. REFER to HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE SLEEVE .
With the backrest folded down, release the backrest cover lower J-clips and the 2 J-clips attached to the hardback panel.

Fig 1: Locating Backrest Cover Lower J-Clips
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 pin-type retainers from the hardback panel.
NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip may be torn from the backrest foam pad.

Separate the hook-and-loop strips, invert the backrest cover and remove the hog-rings.
NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip may be torn from the backrest foam pad.

Separate the hook-and-loop strips, invert the backrest cover, remove the hog rings and the backrest cover.
Remove 2 screws, 2 pin-type retainers, slide the hardback panel to the side and remove it.