Removal And Installation

Police vehicles 

1. Pull the zippers out from underneath the material, unzip both zippers and position the backrest trim cover up to access the backrest trim panel.
Fig 1: Identifying Zippers
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2. Remove the backrest trim panel.
   1. Remove the 2 screws located at the bottom of the backrest trim panel.
   2. Pull out at the bottom and slide the backrest trim panel up to disengage the 2 upper retaining hooks.
Fig 2: Backrest Trim Panel & Screws
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Non-police vehicles 

3. Release the backrest trim cover J-clips.
   • Release the lower J-clip first and then release the 2 side J-clips.
Fig 3: Backrest Trim Cover J-Clips
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All vehicles 

4. Remove the backrest recliner handle.
5. Release the side outboard cushion J-clips.
6. Release the cushion trim cover rear J-clip.
Fig 4: Identifying Cushion Trim Cover Rear J-Clip
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7. Release the cushion trim cover rear corner J-clip.
8. Remove the recliner assembly. For additional information, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front .
   • Remove the 2 recliner-to-backrest bolts.
     • To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
   • Remove the 2 recliner-to-seat track bolts.
     • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
   • Remove the recliner assembly.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.