Front Center Seat Backrest Cover - Regular Cab: Removal

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

Remove the front center seat. Refer to: Front Center Seat .
Lift the seat cushion.
1. Release the seat cushion latch.
2. Lift the seat cushion.
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Remove the cup holder.

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Remove screws and the seat storage tray.

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Position the seat cushion down.

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Release the seat latch and fold the seat backrest down.

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Remove the backrest latch cover.

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Remove the screws, release the retaining clip and remove the RH side shield.

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Remove the screws, release the retaining clips and remove the LH side shield.

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Release the seat latch and raise the seat backrest up.

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Remove the head restraint guide sleeves. Refer to: Front Head Restraint Guide Sleeve .
Remove the backrest.
1. Remove the stop bolt.
  Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
2. Remove the pivot bolt.
  Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
3. Remove the backrest latch upper bolts.
  Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
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Remove the cup holder insert.

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Remove the screw, release the retaining clips and remove the cup holder.

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Seats with storage tray
Remove the trim cover.

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Remove the armrest storage tray.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Release the retainers.
3. Remove the storage tray.
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NOTE: Seat backrest with seatbelt retractor shown, seat backrest without seatbelt retractor similar.

Release the cover from the J-hooks and remove the backrest cover.

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Seats without storage tray
Position the backrest cover flap aside.

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Release the cover from the J-hooks and position the backrest cover aside.

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NOTE: Use care when separating the seat backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip or the hook-and-loop strip may be torn from the seat backrest foam pad

Release the hook-and-loop strip and remove the backrest cover.

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