MKS AWD V6-3.7L (2009)
1. Pull out at the bottom on each side, quickly and firmly, releasing the retainers.
2. NOTICE: The clips in the middle of the backrest panel can be damaged if the bottom of the backrest panel is not pivoted away from
the seat.
Pivot the bottom of the backrest panel out as far as it will go and slide the backrest panel down, disengaging the upper hooks.
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Remove the backrest panel.
4. Release the 2 J-clips from the backrest wires and remove the carpet flap toe-kick.
5. Release the backrest trim cover hook-and-loop strips near the bottom and at the sides.
6. NOTE: Outboard shown, inboard similar.
Release the backrest trim cover hook-and-loop strips and J-clip attached to the recliner.
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Repeat for the other side.
7. Disengage the backrest trim cover J-clips attached to the backrest frame wires at the top.
8. Remove the backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED).
1. Disconnect the electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer from the backrest frame.
2. Disengage the backrest TED from the backrest foam pad wire.
3. Disengage the backrest TED from the backrest frame wire and remove the backrest TED.
