Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip on the LH side.
- Release the 2 backrest trim cover inside J-clips to hard back panel.
- Roll the trim cover up and remove the 2 LH recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Remove 2 screws, pull and remove the riser LH inner cover.
- Remove 3 screws and the riser LH outer cover.
- Remove the screw and the manual recliner handle.
- Remove 2 screws and the LH recliner outer cover.
- On assembly, make sure the release strap is through the cover opening.
- From under the seat, release 3 sets of cushion trim cover J-clips.
- From under the seat and at the back, between the cushion foam pad and frame, release the J-clip attached to the seat cushion frame.
- Pull the cushion trim cover outboard retainer out from between the riser and the cushion frame.
- Remove the pin-type retainer, release the locator pins and remove the LH recliner inner cover.
- Remove the 3 cables from the LH recliner.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the LH recliner.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
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.