Seat Back Panel

SEAT BACK PANEL

REMOVAL - AIRBAG EQUIPPED

WARNING:
- DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL BEFORE BEGINNING ANY FRONT SEAT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- ONCE THE NEGATIVE CABLE IS DISCONNECTED WAIT FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

1. Disconnect and isolate the remote negative battery cable.
2. Using a flat bladed trim tool, insert between upper portion of seat back cover and seat back panel. Gently pry panel away from seat back to free push pins.

Fig. 20:

3. Grasp the middle edge portion of back panel and push inboard while pulling sharply to release retaining tabs (Fig. 20).
4. Remove back panel from seat back frame.

INSTALLATION - AIRBAG EQUIPPED

CAUTION: Always install new push pins in the upper mounting location of back panel. Failure to do so could adversely affect the airbag system.

1. Starting at the bottom, line up back panel retaining tabs and new push pins. Then push sharply to snap in place.
2. Check back panel fit and finish. Run a finger down the sides of back panel to be certain panel fits tight to the rear of trim cover.

CAUTION: Be certain seat back panel is properly secured in place. Failure to do so could adversely affect the airbag system.

3. Connect the negative battery cable.