Item 12: Backrest Trim Cover Disassembly Note

WARNING: Front seat back trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired, they are to be replaced (cleaning is permissible).
Fig 1: Removing Hog Rings
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1. Remove and discard the hog rings. Remove backrest trim cover from the foam pad.
CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat back trim cover from the hook and loop strip, or the hook and loop strip could be torn from the seat back foam.
Fig 2: Inverting Backrest Trim Cover In An Inside-Out Fashion To Row Of Hog Rings
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2. Invert the backrest trim cover in an inside-out fashion to the row of hog rings.
   • Placing a hand between the seat backrest trim cover and pad, carefully separate the hook and loop strips.
3. Release the side air bag module deployment chute clip.
   Fig 3: Releasing Side Air Bag Module Deployment Chute Clip

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4. Remove the two hog rings from lumbar-to-foam pad and remove the backrest foam pad.

Fig 4: Removing Hog Rings From Lumbar-To-Foam Pad And Backrest Foam Pad

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