Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - REAR .
- Remove the 60 percent rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - REAR .
- Release the lower J-strip and partially invert the backrest trim cover to access the armrest-to-backrest bolts.
- Remove the 4 armrest-to-backrest bolts and support plate.
- For installation, adjust the armrest horizontally as needed for good fit.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Separate the armrest and bracket assembly from the backrest and position aside.
- For installation, align the armrest bracket locator tab to the backrest frame.
- Release the 4 pin-type retainers, separate the armrest trim cover panel from the backrest and remove the armrest assembly.
- For a broken retainer, push the remaining end through and into the backrest frame and install a new pin-type retainer during installation.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install the 60 percent rear seat backrest assembly. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - REAR .
- Install the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - REAR .