Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For parts identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Third Row .

All seats

1.

Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Third Row .

2.

Remove the 2 screws and inboard and outboard slide bracket covers.

3.

Release the backrest cover lower and inboard J-clips.

Manual fold seat

4.

Remove the manual seat cable.
1. 1.
  
  Release the cable clamp.
1. 2.
  
  Detach the cable end.

GFD137611

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

All seats

5.

Remove the outboard slide bracket-to-backrest frame and outboard slide bracket-to-outboard latch nuts.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

6.

Remove the inboard slide bracket-to-backrest frame and inboard slide bracket-to-inboard latch nuts.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

7.

Separate the backrest from the seat and remove.

8.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.