Seat Backrest Cover - Rear

Seat Backrest Cover - Rear

NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Rear Seat.

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

2. Remove the head restraint(s).

3. NOTE: The inboard and outboard head restraint guides are not interchangeable.

Pull up and remove the 2 or 4 head restraint guide sleeves.

- Note the alignment tab position for correct installation.

4. Remove the 2 screws and latch cover.

5. Remove the 2 seat latch release handle screws.

6. Remove the seat latch release handle.

1. Detach the latch rod from the seat latch release handle.
- To aid removal and installation, lock the latch using a flat-blade screwdriver before disconnecting and connecting the latch rod.

2. Remove the seat latch release handle.





7. Release the backrest cover J-clip.





8. Unzip the backrest cover zipper.





9. If 60 percent backrest, remove the 2 screws and safety belt shield.

10. NOTICE: Use care when separating the seat backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the seat backrest foam pad.

Separate the hook-and-loop strips, invert and remove the seat backrest cover.

11. NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.