Edge FWD V6-3.5L (2007)
17. Remove the screw at the top and the pin-type retainer at the bottom of the armrest filler panel.
18. Lift the armrest filler panel over the armrest pivot bracket and slide out to the outboard side of the seat.
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During assembly, make sure the armrest filler panel clips in place around the backrest trim cover J-clip, at the inboard side.
19. Release the backrest trim cover J-clip from the backrest frame in the armrest pocket.
20. From the back, invert the backrest trim cover up and over the backrest frame and remove the backrest trim cover and backrest foam pad.
21. CAUTION: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips, or the hook-and-loop strips can be torn
from the backrest foam pad.
Remove the backrest trim cover from the backrest foam pad in the following sequence.
1. Invert the backrest trim cover in an inside out fashion to the wire in the backrest trim cover attached to the clips in the backrest foam pad.
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Separate the hook-and-loop strips.
2. Separate the backrest trim cover wire from the clips in the backrest foam pad.
3. Remove the backrest trim cover.
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Feed the safety belt retractor belt and safety belt buckle through the backrest trim cover and backrest foam pad.
22. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
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Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.
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Make sure the LATCH is accessible to the occupant.
