Seat Backrest - Rear: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Seat Backrest Pivot Assembly To Locator Pins On Floor

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the rear seat backrest pivot assembly to the 2 locator pins on the floor.
- Make sure the rear seat safety belt webbing is positioned in front of the backrest assembly for installation and is not positioned underneath the backrest pivot assembly.
Install the 2 rearward backrest-to-floor bolts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Position the backrest upright and install the 2 forward backrest-to-floor bolts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Check backrest latch and latch release operation.

Raise the backrest and check for good backrest fit and latch closure when upright.
If necessary, adjust the rear seat latch. For additional information, refer to SEAT LATCH ADJUSTMENT - REAR in the General Procedures portion of this service information.