Sable AWD V6-3.5L (2008)
6. Slide the pin, on the inboard side of the armrest, out of the backrest and remove the armrest.
7. Remove the armrest bracket inboard cover.
8. Fold the armrest pocket panel of the trim cover up and to the side.
9. Remove the pin-type retainers.
10. Release the J-clip at the bottom of the backrest trim cover and release the trim cover hook-and-loop strips at the back.
11. CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip. The hook-and-loop strip may be torn
from the seat backrest foam.
Release the hook-and-loop strips, invert the backrest trim cover and remove the 3 rows of hog rings.
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Invert the backrest trim cover to the head restraint guides.
12. Pull the backrest latch release strap through the trim cover.
13. Lift the backrest foam pad, pinch the head restraint guide together and remove the 2 head restraint guides.
14. Remove the backrest trim cover.
15. Remove the backrest foam pad.
16. Remove the cable and housing from the latch.
17. Remove the bolts and the latch.
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To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
18. Separate the release strap and cable end from the backrest bracket and remove the latch release assembly.
19. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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SEAT BACKREST - REAR, 40 PERCENT
Disassembly and Assembly
