Fusion AWD L4-2.3L (2008)
8. Release the outer and inner backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
9. Separate the hook-and-loop strips on each side, at the bottom of the backrest trim cover.
10. CAUTION: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from
the backrest foam pad.
Place a hand between the backrest trim cover and backrest foam pad and carefully separate the hook-and-loop strips.
11. Invert the backrest trim cover to the hog rings.
12. Remove the hog rings attaching the backrest trim cover to the backrest foam pad in front and the backrest frame wire in the rear.
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Feed the side air bag and heated seat (if equipped) wire harnesses through the side of the backrest trim cover.
13. Invert the backrest trim cover up as far as it will go.
14. Remove the pin-type retainers and the hard back panel.
15. NOTE: The head restraint guides are not interchangeable. Note location for installation.
Reach up into the backrest and squeeze the head restraint guide ends together to release. Pull the 2 head restraint guides out of the backrest frame.
16. Remove the backrest trim cover.
17. Separate the backrest frame from the backrest foam pad.
18. Release the 2 static lumbar spring clips from the backrest frame and remove the static lumbar assembly.
19. Remove the 2 nuts and side air bag mounting bracket.
Seats with heat
20. If necessary, remove the backrest heater mat from the backrest foam pad.
