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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.
  1. Remove the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat. For additional information, refer to REAR SEAT - 40 PERCENT E-Z ENTRY, SECOND ROW .
  2. 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 .
  3. Remove the screw and the release handle.
  4. Remove the 2 screws and the 2 LH latch covers.
  5. Remove the 2 screws and the 2 RH latch covers.
  6. 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.
  7. Release the J-clips and separate the hook and loop fasteners.
  8. Release the cable from the seat riser and remove the cushion trim cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Cushion Trim Cover
    G03953839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the seat cushion foam pad.
  10. Remove the 2 lower latch cover screws and the 2 LH lower latch covers.
  11. NOTE: The left and right latches with cables are one assembly and should not be separated.
  12. Remove the 4 latch bolts and the latch assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  13. Remove the 2 latch nuts and separate the latch pivot from the latch assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  14. NOTE: On assembly, route the cable as shown in Fig 2.
    Fig 2: Removing Riser Attachment Cable
    G03953885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the riser attachment cable.
  16. Remove the torsion rod and the cushion pad support.
  17. Remove the front spring hinge bolts, springs and seat cushion frame assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  18. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.