Cover, Seat Back, Front: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Lower Back Panel Retaining Clips

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Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to SEATS, WARNING .
Position the seat being serviced all the way forward.
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the front seat. Refer to SEAT, FRONT, REMOVAL .
Remove the side shields. Refer to SIDE SHIELDS, SEAT CUSHION, FRONT, REMOVAL .
Release the lower back panel retaining clips (2).
Lift the bottom of the back panel (1) up at the bottom.

Fig 2: Back Panel & Upper Hooks/Clips
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Slide the back panel (3) down and release the upper hooks/clips (2).

Fig 3: Back Panel & Side Hooks
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Slide the back panel (1) sideways and release the side hooks (2)
Remove the back panel (1).

Fig 4: Screws & Inner Side Shields
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Remove the screws (2) and remove the inner side shields (1).

Fig 5: Seat Cover J-Straps
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Release the seat cover J-straps (1).
Remove the headrest. Refer to HEADREST, REAR, REMOVAL or HEADREST, FRONT, REMOVAL .

Fig 6: Lower Cover & Lower Cover Straps
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Release the lower J-straps and separate the lower cover (1).
Release the lower cover straps (2).

Fig 7: Cover
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Position the cover (1) aside.

Fig 8: Trim Ring
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Carefully remove the trim ring (1).

Fig 9: Headrest Sleeve Removal
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Squeeze the locking tab (3) and remove the headrest sleeves (1) and remove the cover.

Fig 10: Front Seat Back Frame, Seat AirBag (SAB) & SAB Jumper Wire Harness
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CAUTION:
During removal of the seat back trim cover, be certain not to tear or damage the integral nylon pouch that contains the Seat AirBag (SAB). If the nylon pouch or the trim cover are torn or damaged, the entire front seat back trim cover must be replaced with a new unit.

CAUTION:
Do not pull on the Seat AirBag (SAB) jumper wire harness take out or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the SAB inflator connector receptacle. Improper removal of this take out and its connector insulator can result in damage to the airbag circuits or the connector insulator.
Disconnect the SAB jumper wire harness (1) connector from the SAB inflator. Slide the yellow locking tab down, then squeeze the two latch tabs on the connector insulator. Pull the insulator straight out from the inflator to disconnect it from the connector receptacle.
Remove the two nuts (4) that secure the SAB to the outboard side of the seat back frame.
Grasp the outboard side of the seat back trim cover and pull the trim cover and cushion over the top of the seat back frame. This will allow room to remove the SAB without damaging the trim cover or the cushion.
Working between the seat back trim cover and the seat back frame carefully disengage the two SAB studs from the nylon pouch and slide the unit out of the pouch. Be certain not to tear or damage the nylon pouch or the trim cover.

Fig 11: Cover, Strip Fasteners, Seat Cushion Foam & Strip Fasteners
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Separate the seat back cushion and cover from the frame and remove.
Open the cover (1) and expose the strip fasteners (2).
While pulling down on the seat cushion foam (3), slide the strip fasteners (2) out of the foam and release.