Front Seat Backrest Cover: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Make the SRS system safe. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM information.
- Remove the front seat. See Front Seat . .
- Remove the front seat head restraint.
- Remove the front seat head restraint guide tubes.
- Remove the front seat backrest tilt handle.
- Remove the front seat backrest tilt handle trim panel.
- Release the front seat backrest cover lower tension straps.
- Release the 9 front seat backrest cover rear panel retaining clips.
- Release the 5 front seat backrest cover lower retaining clips.
- Release from the seat frame.
- Release the front seat backrest cover central tension straps.
- Remove the side air bag module.
- Release the front seat backrest cover upper tension straps.
- Remove the front seat backrest cover.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT information.
- See Front Seat . .
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- Torque: 3 Nm
- Torque: 5 Nm
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- Torque: 3 Nm
- Torque: 5 Nm
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- Torque: 9 Nm
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WARNING:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides of the seat.
WARNING:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides of the seat.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any air bag supplementary restraints system (SRS) components. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait for one minute. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure the front seat air bag sleeve and front seat backrest cover outer tension straps, are secure and correctly installed to the front seat frame to allow the air bag to deploy correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.