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Disassembly and Assembly

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Fig 1: Disassembling Seat Cushion - Second Row, 60 Percent, Freestyle (1 Of 2)
G03988989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Disassembling Seat Cushion - Second Row, 60 Percent, Freestyle (2 Of 2)
G03988990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the 60 percent rear seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - REAR, SECOND ROW, FREESTYLE .
    2. CAUTION: When installing the backrest frame, make sure to follow the torque sequence or damage to the components can occur.
  2. Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - SECOND ROW, 60 PERCENT, FREESTYLE .
  3. Remove 2 screws, pull and remove the riser RH inner cover.
  4. Remove 3 screws and the riser RH outer cover.
  5. Remove 2 screws, pull and remove the riser LH inner cover.
  6. Remove 3 screws and the riser LH outer cover.
  7. Remove the screw and the recliner handle.
  8. Remove 2 screws and the LH recliner outer cover.
    • On assembly, make sure the release strap is through the cover opening.
  9. Remove the pin-type retainer, release the locator pins and remove the LH recliner inner cover.
    10. CAUTION: The recliner is spring loaded. If the lever is released, the spring load on the recliner will be released, pivoting the recliner arm very quickly to the release position. Use care when releasing the lever and stay away from the pivoting recliner arm.
    NOTE: Note cable routing for installation.
    Fig 3: Removing Cables From LH Recliner And Route Out Of Seat Cushion Frame
    G03988934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 3 cables from the LH recliner and route them out of the seat cushion frame.
  11. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH recliner.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  12. Remove the 3 outboard cushion frame-to-riser nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  13. Remove the cushion frame-to-riser bolt in front of the RH recliner.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  14. Remove the cushion frame yoke-to-riser bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  15. Remove the 3 RH recliner-to-riser bolts and separate the cushion frame from the riser.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  16. Remove the 2 bolts, route out the cable and remove the LH latch foot.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  17. Remove the 2 bolts, route out the cable and remove the RH latch foot.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  18. Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle.
    • To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
  19. Remove the screw and the inner pivot cover.
  20. Remove the pivot grommet.
  21. Remove the screw and the stationary foot cover.
  22. Remove the pin-type retainer, screw and the RH recliner cover.
    23. NOTE: Note cable routing for installation.
  23. Remove the cushion frame yoke-to-RH recliner bolt, route out the cable and remove the RH recliner.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  24. Remove the cushion trim cover from the cushion foam pad.
    25. CAUTION: When installing the backrest frame, make sure to follow the torque sequence or damage to the components can occur.
  25. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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