Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Seat Cover: Service and Repair
Seat Back Cover - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions See: Service Precautions.
2. Remove the front seat See: Service and Repair/Seat, Front/Seat - Removal.
3. Remove the lumbar and recliner handles.
4. Remove the screws and side shields.
5. Remove the bolt and front seat belt buckle from the rear of the inboard seat cushion frame.
6. Remove the two seat back bolts.
7. Push in the buttons on both headrest sleeves and pull the headrest up and out of the seat back.
8. Separate the J-straps and pull the cover up over the frame and remove the cushion.
9. Pinch both headrest sleeve ribs from inside the seat back frame with pliers or equivalent.
10. Carefully strike the bottom of the headrest sleeves with a rubber mallet or equivalent to remove the headrest sleeves.