Seat - Rear: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If equipped with a rear subwoofer, remove the 3 fasteners (2 shown).
- If equipped, rotate the subwoofer forward and disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the safety belt cover.
- Remove the fasteners cover.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Lift up and remove cover from safety belt tower.
- Using a suitable tool, release the mini-buckle.
- To locate the retaining clips, align a screwdriver with the inboard portion of the outboard LATCH attachment points. Be careful not to damage the seat trim covers. Make contact with the rounded portion of the backrest frame and work the screwdriver upward until the screwdriver clears the rounded portion of the backrest frame. At this point the screwdriver should be located at the access hole. Press down on the backrest slightly (this is crucial, otherwise the retaining clip may not release), press the screwdriver rearward to release the retaining clip, then lift the backrest upward. Repeat this process to release the other side of the backrest.
- Remove the 2 rear seat riser-to-floor outboard nuts.
- Remove the 2 rear seat riser-to-floor inboard nuts.
- Remove the 2 rear seat outboard riser-to-floor bolts.
- With the seat in the normal sitting position, lift the seat cushions up for access to the rear seat front attachment fasteners.
- Remove the rear seat center riser-to-floor bolt.
- Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
Rear Seat Cushion
Rear seat cushion or backrest
NOTE:
There are retaining clips that must be released to remove the rear seat backrest.
NOTE:
The rear seat backrest trim cover and foam pad is removed for clarity.
Rear Seat Cushion
CAUTION:
Do not operate the vehicle with the rear seat cushion removed. The 2 rear outboard nuts hold the chassis to the frame, and the chassis may move if driven. Discard the 2 outboard nuts and install new.