Fusion AWD V6-3.0L (2009)
21. Remove the 4 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts and remove the backrest assembly.
22. Release the outer and inner backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
23. Separate the hook-and-loop strips on each side, at the bottom of the backrest trim cover.
24. NOTICE: 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.
25. Invert the backrest trim cover to the hog rings.
26. 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 wire harness through the side of the backrest trim cover.
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If equipped with heat, feed the wire harness through the side of the backrest trim cover.
27. Invert the backrest trim cover up as far as it will go.
28. Remove the pin-type retainers and the hard back panel.
29. Remove the backrest trim cover.
Installation
1. Position the backrest trim cover to the backrest foam pad.
2. Position the hard back panel and install the pin-type retainers.
3. Roll the backrest trim cover down and install 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 wire harness through the side of the backrest trim cover.
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If equipped with heat, feed the wire harness through the side of the backrest trim cover.
4. Attach the hook-and-loop strips at the bottom of the backrest trim cover.
5. Attach the inner and outer backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
6. Install 2 new head restraint guide sleeves. For additional information, refer to Head Restraint Guide Sleeve See: Head Rest/Service and Repair.
7. WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed,
install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material before installing the seat side
air bag module. If any damage is found, install new components. 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 increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a
