Escape 4WD V6-3.0L (2008)
7. Unzip the backrest trim cover zipper.
8. NOTE:
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The inboard and outboard head restraint guides are not interchangeable.
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The head restraint guides incorporate an alignment tab that must be aligned correctly when installed.
Squeeze together the tip of each head restraint guide and remove from the backrest frame.
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9. Remove the 2 screws and the safety belt shield.
Both rear seat backrests
10. CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn
from the seat backrest foam pad.
Separate the hook-and-loop strips and remove the seat backrest trim cover.
11. Remove the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame.
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12. Release the seat latch cable from the safety belt retractor.
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For installation, make sure the rear safety belt retractor is not in the automatic locking retractor (ALR) mode after installation.
13. Remove the 2 nuts and the safety belt guide.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
14. Remove the rear center safety belt retractor lower nut and the rear center safety belt retractor.