Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the
body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
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.
NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seat back pad, trim cover and side air bag module and nuts must be installed. The seat back frame
should be replaced if necessary.
1. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front, With Fold Flat See: Removal and Replacement/Front
Seat/Seat Backrest - Front, With Fold Flat.
2. If not equipped with a DVD player, remove the 2 head restraint guides sleeves. For additional information, refer to Head Restraint Guide Sleeve
See: Head Rest/Service and Repair/Head Restraint Guide Sleeve.
3. Remove the outboard upper recliner cover.
1. Pull at the front and release the clip.
2. Pivot the top of the outboard upper recliner cover back and remove.
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Pull the fold-flat release strap out through the opening.
4. Separate the cables and wire harness from the outboard recliner.
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Separate the fold-flat cable retainer and cover from the outboard recliner.