Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 823

23 - 86 SEATS
FRONT SEAT BACK COVER (Continued)
(13) Disengage velcro from cover. With one hand,
hold velcro that is glued to seat back foam. With the
other hand, grasp opposite velcro strip and pull apart
to separate. This will prevent tearing velcro out of
seat back foam.
(14) Pull cover up far enough to access the remain-
ing three hog rings. Cut hog rings from cover.
(15) Remove cover from seat back foam.
Fig. 16 SEAT BACK J-STRAP POSITION &
ORIENTATION
1 - TRIM COVER J-STRAPS
2 - SEAT HEATER WIRE HARNESS
3 - SEAT AIRBAG WIRE HARNESS
Fig. 17 RECLINER PIVOT BOLT
1 - RECLINER BOLT
Fig. 18 AIRBAG MODULE INSTALLATION
1 - Airbag Module Nylon Sleeve
2 - Airbag Module
3 - Seat Back Frame
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the recliner assembly attaching
bolts.
(1) Position cover at the top of seat back.
(2) Carefully roll cover down to the area that hog
rings are to be installed.
(3) Install hog rings.
(4) Roll cover downward.
(5) Engage the J-strap retainer
(6) Install lumbar support handle, if equipped.
(7) Install new head restraint sleeve guides.
(8) Install front seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/FRONT SEAT BACK - INSTALLATION).
(9) Install head restraint (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/ARMREST - FRONT - INSTALLATION).
(10) Check seat back operation.
INSTALLATION - AIRBAG EQUIPPED
(1) Position cover on seat back foam.
(2) Carefully roll cover down to the area that hog
rings are to be installed. Install hog rings.
(3) Roll cover downward, fastening velcro as you
go.
(4) Position seat back foam and cover on frame.
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