Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 1461

2)

Slide the front seat backrest trim panel upwards until the lower fir tree clips

become detached.

Vehicles with standard seats

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CAUTION: Do not pull the front seat backrest rear cover from the middle of the top

edge. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the front seat backrest rear

cover.

CAUTION: Do not use a snatching motion when detaching the the fir tree clips.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the front seat.

Detach the front seat backrest trim panel from the front seat back.

1) Position yourself directly behind the seat.

2)

Place one hand on top of the squab shoulder and grasp the top corner of

the front seat backrest rear cover with the other hand.

3)

Pull the front seat backrest rear cover evenly towards you until the fir tree

clip is detached from the squab frame.

4) Repeat the same operation for the other side.

5 . Disconnect the rear passenger footwell courtesy lamp electrical connector.

All vehicles

6 . Remove the front seat backrest trim panel.

1) Detach the front seat backrest trim panel retaining tether.

2) Remove the fir tree clips and discard.

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Installation

All vehicles

1 . NOTE:

To avoid damage to the leather trim fit suitable tape over the securing tether.

Attach the securing tether to the front seat backrest trim panel.

Vehicles with standard seats

2 . Connect the rear passenger footwell courtesy lamp electrical connector.

Vehicles with sports seats

3 . NOTE:

Make sure the fir tree clips are located fully into the carrier.

Install the new fir tree clips to the front seat backrest trim panel.

All vehicles

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CAUTION: Do not strike the backrest trim panel to engage the fir tree clips. Failure

to follow this instruction may result in damage to the front seat backrest rear cover.

NOTE:

Vehicles with sports seats shown, vehicles with standard seats similar.

Install the front seat backrest rear cover.

1)

Gently push on the backrest trim panel until the first barbs on the new fir

tree clips are engaged into the frame.

2) Place one hand on the squab bolster.

3)

Using even pressure firmly push the front seat backrest trim panel directly

over the fir tree clips until fully seated.

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