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Seat Hard Shell Backrest panel cover removal - RESOLVED

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Old Apr 20, 2021 | 03:05 PM
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Does anyone know how to remove the hard shell, backrest panel on the front seats? Does it just pull off, or are their hooks or some other means of attachment holding it in place? Thank You, Warren C. Warburton. 1999 XK8 Coupe

 

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Old Apr 20, 2021 | 07:45 PM
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  1. Using rear passenger access knob, release the seat back and move it to the fully forward position.


  2. Remove rear access knob and escutcheon.
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      • With a small flat bladed screwdriver, ease open the knob stem to clear the seat lever tang and remove the knob.
      • Carefully ease knob escutcheon from two studs.
      • Slacken and remove two screws.


  3. Slacken and remove the two screws securing the lower section of the seat back finisher to the frame.


  4. Withdraw the trim and 32 clips from seat back finisher and position trim for access.


  5. Remove seat back finisher from seat..

INSTALLATION
  1. Align and fit back finisher to front seat.
  2. Reposition back finisher trim and secure with the 32 clips.
  3. Fit and tighten the two screws securing the lower section of the back finisher to the seat.
  4. Fit escutcheon and rear passenger access knob and return seat back to the upright position.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2021 | 08:18 PM
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Thank you. That's what I was looking for. Warren C. Warburton
 
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