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Seat Backrest Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent




Seat Backrest Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent, Taurus X

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the head restraint.

2. With the backrest folded down, release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip.

3. Separate and remove the outer pivot cover.

4. Release the 2 backrest trim cover inside J-clips to hard back panel.

5. If equipped, disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector and route through the backrest trim cover.

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

Release the hook-and-loop strips, invert the backrest trim cover and remove the 3 rows of hog rings.

7. Release the hook-and-loop strips and invert the backrest trim cover to the top of the backrest.

8. NOTE: The head restraint guides are not interchangeable. Mark the guides for correct installation.

Lift the backrest foam pad, squeeze the tabs in and remove the 2 head restraint guides.

9. Remove the backrest trim cover.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.