Front Seat Backrest Cover: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side airbags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LHD driver seat shown in illustration, other seats similar.
- Remove the front head restraint guide sleeves. Refer to: Front Head Restraint Guide Sleeve .
- Remove the side airbag. Refer to: Side Airbag .
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NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.
- Remove the hog rings.
- Invert the backrest cover.
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NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.
Remove the hog rings.
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- Detach the J-clip.
- Invert the backrest cover.
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NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.
Remove the hog rings and the backrest cover.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the backrest foam.