Ford Ecosport: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Backrest Cover

Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Body and Paint / Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Backrest Cover

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hog Ring Plier

Removal

WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side airbags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LHD driver seat shown, other seats similar.

Remove the front head restraint guide sleeves.
Refer to: Front Head Restraint Guide Sleeve (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).

Remove the side airbag.
Refer to: Side Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).

NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.
1. Remove the hog rings.
1. Invert the backrest cover.

NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.
Remove the hog rings.

1. Detach the J-clip.
1. Invert the backrest cover.

NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.
Remove the hog rings and the backrest cover.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the backrest foam.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Use the General Equipment: Hog Ring Plier

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Removal NOTE: LHD driver seat shown, RHD driver seat similar. Remove the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...

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Removal and Installation - Front Brake Flexible Hose

Removal

Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

Remove the brake flexible hose bracket bolt.
Disconnect the brake tube fitting and remove the brake hose clip.
Loosen the brake hose fitting and remove the brake flexible hose.