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.
NOTE:
LH seat shown, RH similar.
- Remove the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat. For additional information, refer to REAR SEAT - 40 PERCENT E-Z ENTRY, SECOND ROW .
- Remove the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat backrest. For additional information, refer to REAR SEAT BACKREST - SECOND ROW, 40 PERCENT E-Z ENTRY AND QUAD BUCKET .
- Remove the screw and the release handle.
- Remove the 2 screws and the 2 LH latch covers.
- Remove the 2 screws and the 2 RH latch covers.
- Release the J-clips and separate the hook and loop fasteners.
- Release the cable from the seat riser and remove the cushion trim cover.
- Remove the seat cushion foam pad.
- Remove the 2 lower latch cover screws and the 2 LH lower latch covers.
- Remove the 4 latch bolts and the latch assembly.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 latch nuts and separate the latch pivot from the latch assembly.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the riser attachment cable.
- Remove the torsion rod and the cushion pad support.
- Remove the front spring hinge bolts, springs and seat cushion frame assembly.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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 cushion foam pad.
NOTE:
The left and right latches with cables are one assembly and should not be separated.
NOTE:
On assembly, route the cable as shown in Fig 2.