Flex AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
22. From the rear of the backrest, separate the backrest trim cover J-clip attached to the backrest frame wire.
23. Invert the backrest trim cover up and pull the deployment chute through the backrest foam pad.
24. Remove the backrest trim cover.
Installation
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.
WARNING: Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to
the deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
1. With the backrest trim cover inside out, position the backrest trim cover to the backrest foam pad and frame assembly.
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Align the head restraint holes in the backrest trim cover to the holes in the backrest foam pad and frame.
2. Roll the backrest trim cover down and position the deployment chute through the backrest foam pad opening.
3. 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.
Position the deployment chute around the side air bag module.
1. Insert the outboard side of the side air bag deployment chute between the backrest foam pad and the side air bag module, pulling it around the
outboard side of the backrest frame.
2. Insert the inboard side of the side air bag deployment chute between the backrest foam pad and the backrest frame, pulling it around the
inboard side of the backrest frame.
