Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 40 Percent: Removal

NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to Seat -- Exploded View, Second Row in this information.

Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest -- Rear in this information.
Remove the 2 head restraint guide sleeves. For additional information, refer to Head Restraint Guide Sleeve -- Front in this information.
Release the tabs and remove the pivot grommet.

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If equipped, separate the heater mat electrical connector.

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Disengage the backrest cover J-clip at the bottom, separate the hook-and-loop strips and disengage the retainers on each side.

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NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest cover wires from the backrest foam pad clips, or the clips can be torn from the backrest foam pad.

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.

Release the hook-and-loop strips, disengage the wires from the clips and remove the backrest cover.
- Route the heated seat mat pigtail and connector out of the backrest cover (if equipped).
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If required, remove backrest foam pad from the backrest frame.