Ranger 2WD V6-4.0L (2010)
Seat Cover: Service and Repair
Seat Backrest Cover - Front
Seat Backrest Cover - Front
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be
installed. Cleaning is permissible. 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.
NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front See: Service and Repair/Front Seat/Seat - Exploded View, Front.
1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front See: Service and Repair/Front Seat/Seat - Front.
2. Remove the head restraint.
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Fully raise the head restraint.
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Press the release button on the RH head restraint guide sleeve and remove the head restraint.
3. Release the lower J-clip, unzip the 2 zippers and open the backrest cover rear flap.
4. Release the J-clip on the inner backrest cover flap.
5. NOTICE: Always install a new side air bag module wire harness if the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip does not retain the
electrical connector. Failure to do so can cause DTCs to set in the Restraints Control Module (RCM).
Release the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect the seat side air bag module electrical connector.
6. 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: 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