Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L (2008)
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Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic
procedure again.
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Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
1. Remove the front seat and depower the SRS.
2. Remove the seat backrest.
3. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the 2 plastic rivets attaching the backrest trim cover to the inboard and outboard recliners on the seat backrest frame.
4. Release the seat back lower outer trim cover J-clip.
5. Release the seat back lower inner trim cover J-clip.
6. 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.
CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn
from the seat backrest foam pad.
Place a hand between the seat backrest trim cover and foam pad and carefully separate the hook-and-loop strips, then carefully roll up the seat
back trim cover in an inside out fashion to the first row of hog rings in the front.
7. Remove the first row of hog rings.
