Seat Backrest Cover - Front

Seat Backrest Cover - Front

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

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

1. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front Seat Backrest - Front Removal and Installation.

2. Remove the head restraint.
- Push in the RH guide button to release and remove the head restraint.

3. Partially invert the backrest cover and release the inner J-clip.





4. Remove the headrest guides.
- Reach into the backrest and pinch the headrest guide ends together to release from the backrest frame.

- Pull the backrest trim cover away from the spring clips while pulling out the headrest guides.

- The head restraint guides are not interchangeable. Note location for correct installation.

5. NOTICE: Use care when separating the backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip may be torn from the backrest foam pad.

Partially invert the backrest cover and remove the lower hog rings from the support wires.





6. Continue to invert the backrest cover and remove the upper hog rings.
- Route the side air bag module deployment chute through the slot in the foam pad.

- Note the side air bag module deployment chute routing for correct installation.





7. Remove the backrest cover.

8. WARNING: Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
- Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
- Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
- Install new parts if damaged.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.