Removal and Installation

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 SEATING .
Remove the release handle screw and handle.
Remove latch cover screws and cover.
Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Remove the safety belt guide cover.
Remove all the staples in the backrest support panel.

Fig 1: Locating Staples At Backrest Support Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the safety belt retractor cover.

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.

Separate the hook and loop fasteners. Invert the seat backrest trim cover and position aside.
Position aside the backrest foam pad.
Remove the bolt and the safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.