Seat Backrest Cover: Installation

1.

Position the seat backrest cover inside out and install it onto the backrest foam pad. Install 3 hog rings on the wire running across the top of the backrest trim cover, attaching it to the backrest foam pad wire.

NOTE: Illustration shown looking through the side of the backrest foam pad and at the side air bag module deployment chute.

NOTE: The seat side air bag module must have a clear exit path from the front of the deployment chute. Both deployment chute front edges must be positioned to lay flat when positioned between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.

WARNING: If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned, the seat side air bag may not deploy correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad for any foreign material. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

2.
Check the position of the deployment chute.
1. 1.
  
  Position both deployment chute front edges to lay flat, from top to bottom, between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.
1. 2.
  
  Do not allow the deployment chute front edges to fold over, at any point, between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.

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3.

Fold the backrest trim cover back around the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.

4.

Attach the hook-and-loop strips and engage the J-clip at the rear to the backrest frame wire.

5.

Position the backrest cover downward, attach the hook-and-loop strips and install the 3 second row hog rings.

6.

Position the backrest cover downward, attach the hook-and-loop strips and install the 3 first row hog rings.

7.

Position the backrest cover downward and attach the hook-and-loop strips.

8.

If equipped with police package.
- Install the stab shield into the stab shield pocket.
- Attach the hook-and-loop strips.

9.

Route the wire harnesses through the backrest cover holes and engage the lower J-clips.

10.

Route, connect and attach the electrical connectors and wire harnesses. Attach the backrest and cushion cover retainers to the seat track.

11.

Attach the backrest cover to the cushion cover.

12.

Install the head restraint guide sleeves. Refer to Head Restraint Guide Sleeve .

13.

Install the front seat. Refer to Seat .