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Disassembly and Assembly

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Fig 1: Disassembling Seat Cushion - Second Row, 40 Percent
G03988992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: LH 40 percent seat shown, RH similar.
NOTE: With the seat out of the vehicle and the backrest in the fold-flat position, the inboard latch foot must be in the LATCHED position to pivot the backrest back to the UPRIGHT position.
  1. Remove the 40 percent rear seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - REAR, SECOND ROW, FREESTYLE .
  2. Remove the 40 percent rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - SECOND ROW, 40 PERCENT, FREESTYLE  in this section.
  3. Release the cushion trim cover J-clip under the seat.
  4. From under the seat and at the back, between the cushion foam pad and cushion frame, release the J-clip attached to the cushion frame.
  5. Pull the cushion trim cover retainers out from between the riser/seat track and the cushion frame.
    Fig 2: Pulling Cushion Trim Cover Retainers Out From Between Riser/Seat Track And Cushion Frame
    G03988932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the cushion foam pan and cushion trim cover.
  7. Remove 2 screws, pull and remove the riser/seat track outboard inner cover.
  8. Remove 3 screws and the riser/seat track outboard outer cover.
  9. Remove the screw and the manual recliner handle.
  10. Remove 2 screws, pull and remove the recliner outer cover.
    • On assembly, make sure the release strap is through the cover opening.
  11. Remove the pin-type retainer, release the locator tabs and remove the recliner inner cover.
    12. 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.
  12. Remove the 2 cables from the recliner and route them out of the seat cushion frame.
  13. Remove the 2 bolts and the recliner.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  14. Remove the 6 cushion frame-to-riser/seat track nuts and remove the riser/seat track.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  15. Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle.
    • To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
  16. Remove the screw and the inboard pivot cover.
  17. Remove the pivot grommet.
  18. Remove 2 screws, pull and remove the riser inboard inner cover.
  19. Remove 3 screws and the riser inboard outer cover.
  20. Remove the cushion trim cover from the cushion foam pad.
  21. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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