Front Seat Backrest

FRONT SEAT BACKREST

DISASSEMBLY

All vehicles
1. Remove the seat backrest.







2. Remove the head restraint.
1 Press the head restraint release button.
2 Remove the head restraint.







3. Release the seat backrest trim cover J-clip.







4. Remove the seat backrest trim cover swing rods.
1 Remove and discard the hog rings.
2 Remove the seat backrest trim cover cushion swing rods.







5. Roll the seat backrest trim cover to the top row of hog rings.







6. Remove and discard the hog rings.
7. Finish inverting the seat backrest trim cover.
8. Remove the seat backrest foam pad.







9. NOTE: Removing the head restraint guide sleeves will also remove the seat backrest trim cover and the seat backrest foam.

Remove the head restraint guide sleeves.
1 Position the seat backrest cushion to gain access to the head restraint guide sleeves.
2 Press the head restraint guide sleeve tabs.
3 Remove the head restraint guide sleeve.
- Remove the head restraint guide sleeves from the seat backrest trim cover and inspect them for damage.

Vehicles with heated seats







10. Remove the backrest heated seat element.

Vehicles with power lumbar







11. Remove the power lumbar bladder assembly.
1 Cut the tie strap.
2 Release the lumbar bladder retaining clips.
3 Remove the lumbar bladder assembly.


ASSEMBLY

All vehicles
1. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.