Ford Focus Service Manual: Seat Backrest Cover - Rear

Removal and Installation

1. Push the buttons on the head restraint guides and remove the head restraint(s).

1. NOTE:

   If the locking tab on the head restraint guide is damaged during removal, a new head restraint guide must be installed.

   Remove the head restraint guides.

   • Insert an appropriate flat-blade screwdriver along side the head restraint guide below the backrest cover and release button.
   • Release the locking tab and pry upward to remove.

1. Release the lower J-clip and hook-and-loop strip.

1. NOTICE: 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.

   Invert the backrest cover and remove the row of hog rings.

1. Invert and remove the backrest cover.
   • Route the latch release strap through the backrest cover opening.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.