Rear Seat Backrest Cover And Upholstery, Sedan

NOTE:

Removal and installation of components is described for right backrest. The same instructions apply for removal and installation of components for left backrest.

Removal

Vehicles with Folding Armrest Storage Unit

-- Remove storage unit with center armrest. Refer to REAR SEAT PASS-THROUGH UNIT WITH CENTER ARMREST .

All Vehicles

-- Remove seat bench. Refer to SEAT BENCH .

-- Remove the backrest. Refer to BACKREST .

-- If present, lock the backrest control with latch -1-.

-- Press corresponding button in headrest guide and pull headrest -2- out of backrest.

NOTE:

Use a screwdriver to release button at the right headrest guide.

-- Press side locking mechanisms -arrows- and release belt extraction panel -3- from mounts.

NOTE:

Belt extraction panel -3- has a one-time locking mechanism and therefore must be replaced when installing.

-- Press side locking mechanisms inward and pull cover -4- out of backrest.

-- Using a screwdriver, pry all profiles -5- out of mounts -6- on rear side of backrest along the circumference.

Fig 1: Pressing Side Locking Mechanisms And Releasing Belt Extraction Panel From Mounts

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-- Roll up cover on the sides.

NOTE:

Carefully pry cover -3- over the headrest guide so that cover is not damaged.

-- Using a small screwdriver, press apart side ribs of mounts -1- and pull out grip channels -2-.

-- Release cover -3- and upholstery -4- from backrest frame -5-.

Fig 2: Cover, Upholstery And Backrest Frame

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Installation

-- To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.