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Rear Seat - 20 Percent, Second Row

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Fig 1: Replacement Components Of Rear Seat -- 20 Percent, Second Row With Torque Specifications
G03953828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the rubber bolt caps.
  2. Remove the 2 front riser-to-floor nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  3. Fold both of the 40 percent seats up to the E-Z entry position.
  4. Remove the 2 riser-to-floor middle bolts (one shown).
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the 2 riser-to-floor rear bolts (one shown).
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  6. Remove the 20 percent seat from the vehicle.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  8. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .