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Seat Bolster - Rear: Removal

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NOTE: Do not apply excessive forward force to the side bolsters or damage may occur.
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - REAR  in this service information.
  2. Remove the bolt from the affected side bolster.
  3. For non-hybrid vehicles, open the trunk, pull the release handle under the quarter panel and fold the affected seat backrest down.
  4. For hybrid vehicle, fold the affected backrest down.
    • Between the High Voltage Traction Battery (HVTB) and the sheet metal, locate the seat backrest latch release lever.
    • Push the release lever toward the outboard side of the vehicle and fold the backrest down.
    Fig 1: Locating Seat Backrest Latch Release Lever
    G07789009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If removing the LH side bolster, fashion a tool for releasing the LH side bolster as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 2: Identifying LH Side Bolster Tool Dimensions
    G07789010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: LH side shown in the illustration, RH side similar.
    NOTE: The latch release tabs are accessible through a small service notch located on the rear inboard edge of each side bolster (behind the bolster trim cover sew seam).
    Fig 3: Locating Service Notch Behind Rear Inboard Edge Of Side Bolster To Access Latch Release Tab
    G07789011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Locate the service notch behind the rear inboard edge of the affected side bolster to access the latch release tab.
    7. NOTE: Do not force the latch or side bolster to release. Applying excessive force can damage the latch.
    NOTE: Latch shown in the illustration with bolster removed for clarity.
    Fig 4: Removing LH Side Bolster
    G07789012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. To remove the LH side bolster, use a hooked pick or fashion a hooked tool to pull the latch release toward the RH side of the vehicle and release the side bolster.
    8. NOTE: Do not force the latch or side bolster to release. Applying excessive force can damage the latch.
    NOTE: Latch shown in the illustration with bolster removed for clarity.
    Fig 5: Removing RH Side Bolster
    G07789013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. To remove the RH side bolster, use a flat-blade screwdriver to push the latch release toward the RH side of the vehicle and release the side bolster.
  9. With the affected bolster latch released, pull the side bolster forward and remove.
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