Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear bench seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - REAR, BENCH, CREWCAB .
Remove the 2 armrest bracket bolts, if so equipped, to remove the armrest from the back assembly.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Armrest Bracket Bolts
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Remove the rubber insert.

Fig 2: Locating Rubber Insert
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Remove the screws and cupholder.

Fig 3: Locating Screws And Cupholder
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Unzip the armrest cover and remove from the armrest.

Fig 4: Locating Armrest
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Unfasten the seat back cover J-clips and remove the cover.

Fig 5: Locating Cover
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Remove the seat back cushion foam pad from the seat back frame.

Fig 6: Locating Seat Back Cushion Foam Pad From Seat Back Frame
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Remove the 4 armrest bolts and remove armrest brackets.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Four Armrest Bolts
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To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.