Ford Explorer: Third Row Seats / Removal and Installation - Third Row Seat Backrest Cover

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.

1. Remove the third row seat backrest.
   Refer to: Third Row Seat Backrest (501-10C Third Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

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   1. Release the spring tension.
      Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
   2. Remove the third row head restraint pad.
      

1. Release the tabs and remove the manual head restraint release handle bezel.
   

1. Detach the J-clip from the third row seat frame.
   

1. Release the third row seat backrest cover J-clip.
   

1. Release the tabs and remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. NOTICE: Use care when separating the backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strips or the hook-and-loop strips may be torn from the backrest foam.

   
   Remove the third row seat backrest cover.
   
   1. Roll the backrest cover up while detaching the hook-and-loop strips.
      
   2. Route the manual head restraint release strap through the backrest cover.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.