Seat - Rear, Three- or Four-Passenger Quick Release Bench: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disengage the detachable safety belt anchor if so equipped.
1. Insert a key or small screwdriver into the slot in the detachable anchor and lift upward.
2. Disengage the detachable anchor tongue end from the detachable anchor.
Pull the right and left seat latch handles rearward to move the seat into the full rear position.
- The left seat latch handle is shown; the right seat latch handle is similar.
  
  Fig 1: Pulling Right And Left Seat Latch Handles Rearward To Move Seat Into Full Rear Position
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disengage the seat latch rod hook ends from the seat latch striker.

Fig 2: Removing Seat Latch Rod Hook Ends From Seat Latch Striker
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lift the right and left latch rod hook ends from the seat latch striker.

Fig 3: Lifting Right And Left Latch Rod Hook Ends From Seat Latch Striker
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear bench seat from the vehicle.