Disassembly and Assembly
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.
- Remove the second row, 40 percent seat. For additional information, refer to REAR SEAT - 60/40 BENCH, SECOND ROW .
- Remove the second row, 40 percent seat backrest. For additional information, refer to REAR SEAT BACKREST - 40 PERCENT OF 60/40 BENCH, SECOND ROW .
- Remove the screw and the release handle.
- Remove the 3 screws (2 shown) and the latch cover.
- Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the head restraint.
- Squeeze together the tip of the head restraint sleeve and pull the sleeve out of the frame tube.
- Separate the hook and loop fasteners. Remove the seat backrest trim cover.
- Remove the backrest foam pad.
- Remove the 2 outboard lower latch bolts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 inboard lower latch bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the latch assembly.
- Do not separate or disassemble the latch assembly components.
- To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
NOTE:
The inboard and outboard head restraint sleeves are not interchangeable.
NOTE:
The head restraint sleeves incorporate an alignment tab that must face forward when installed.
CAUTION:
Use care when separating the seat upholstery from the hook and loop strip, or the hook and loop strip can be torn from the seat backrest foam pad.
CAUTION:
Do not detach the latch cable from the seat latches. The latch assembly is synchronized; if disassembled, the latch assembly may not operate correctly.