Rear Seat Backrest Cover: Removal

NOTE: Rear LH seat shown, rear RH seat similar.

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

Remove the rear seat backrest.Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest .
Remove the screws and the outboard seatbelt guide. Remove center seatbelt guide. Remove the pin-type retainers and the recline covers.

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Remove the rear head restraint guide sleeve.Refer to: Rear Head Restraint Guide Sleeve .
Release the seat backrest lower J-clip. Unzip the inboard seat backrest cover and remove the armrest bolts.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9.0 Nm)

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Position the armrest to access the armrest back panel, release the armrest locking clips from the seat backrest frame and remove the armrest.

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Unzip and position backrest seat cover aside.

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NOTE: It is not required to replace the seatbelt buckle clip during installation.

Remove the center seatbelt buckle bolt and discard the bolt retainer and route the center seatbelt and through the opening at the top of the seat backrest cover.

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Remove the hog rings and the seat backrest cover from the seat backrest foam.

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