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Seat Backrest - 40 Percent: Disassembly

NOTE: For parts identification and location, Refer to Seat - Exploded View .

  1. 1.

    Remove the seat backrest. Refer to Seat Backrest - 40 Percent .

  1. 2.

    If equipped, remove the 2 head restraint guides sleeves. REFER to Seating 1st Row .

  1. 3.

    With the backrest folded down, release the backrest cover lower J-clips and the 2 J-clips attached to the hardback panel.
GFD37560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Remove the 2 pin-type retainers from the hardback panel.
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    NOTE: 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.

  1. 5.
    Separate the hook-and-loop strips, invert the backrest cover and remove the hog-rings.
    NOTE: 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.

  1. 6.
    Separate the hook-and-loop strips, invert the backrest cover, remove the hog rings and the backrest cover.

  1. 7.

    Remove 2 screws, 2 pin-type retainers, slide the hardback panel to the side and remove it.
GFD37562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY