Rear Seat Backrest - 40 Percent of 60/40 Bench, Second Row: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release the seat backrest J-clip.

Fig 1: Releasing Seat Backrest J-Clip
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Remove all the staples in the backrest support panel.

Fig 2: Locating Staples At Backrest Support Panel
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Invert the seat backrest trim cover and foam pad to access the latch cover screws.

Fig 3: Locating Latch Cover Screws
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Remove the 4 screws and the 2 covers (outboard shown, inboard similar). Detach the seat backrest material attachment from both of the latch covers.

Fig 4: Removing Screws And Covers
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Remove the 2 backrest pivot bolts (inboard side shown, outboard side similar).

Fig 5: Removing Backrest Pivot Bolts
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Remove the 60 percent backrest.