Seat Backrest Cover - Rear

Seat Backrest Cover - Rear

Removal and Installation

NOTE: Always install a new backrest foam pad and backrest heater mats together. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Heater Mat - Rear Seat Backrest Heater Mat - Rear.

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion - Rear Seat Cushion - Rear.

2. Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Rear Seat Backrest - Rear.

3. NOTE: Shown from the rear with backrest trim cover and foam pad removed for clarity.

NOTE: Always install new head restraint guides whenever the head restraint is removed.

Release the 2 head restraint guide tabs, pull up and remove the head restraint.

- Repeat for the other side.





4. Remove 4 screws and 2 safety belt guides.

5. Remove 3 backrest frame upper retainer covers.

6. Remove the close-out trim cover in the following sequence.

1. Release the close out trim cover clips attached to the backrest frame side tubes.

2. From the underneath and at the rear of the backrest, remove 2 pin-type retainers attaching the close-out trim cover to the door panel.

3. Release the close-out trim cover J-clips at the top and bottom.

4. Remove the close-out trim cover.

7. Remove 4 screws and door panel.

8. Remove 2 screws and armrest bracket cover.

9. Push the backrest trim cover and foam pad away and remove the armrest bolt and wave washer.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).





10. Tilt the armrest and slide the armrest pin out of the backrest frame and grommet.





11. Release all backrest trim cover J-clips attached to the backrest frame.





12. At the top rear of the backrest, pull the backrest trim cover over the backrest frame retainers.

13. Remove the hog rings and separate the backrest trim cover from the backrest foam pad.

14. Push in, pry up and remove the 4 head restraint guides.
- Install new head restraint guides at installation.





15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.