Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008)
Seat Back: Service and Repair
Seat Back Cushion / Cover - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. See: Service Precautions
2. Remove the front seat. See: Service and Repair/Seat - Removal
3. Remove the lumbar and recliner handles.
4. Remove the screws and remove the side shields.
5. Remove the belt buckle.
6. Remove the seat back bolts from both sides.
7. Push in the buttons on both headrest sleeves, pull the headrest up and remove.
8. Separate the j-straps and pull cover up over frame and remove cushion.
9. Pinch both headrest sleeve ribs from inside the seat back frame with pliers or equivalent.
10. Strike the bottom of the sleeve with a rubber mallet or equivalent, and remove the headrest sleeves.
