Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The 60 percent seat is shown, 40 percent seat similar.

Remove the 60 percent or 40 percent cushion. Refer to REAR SEAT CUSHION - 60/40, CREW CAB .
Using a suitable tool, remove the grocery bag hooks (if equipped).

Fig 1: Removing Grocery Bag Hooks
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Release the J-clip.

Fig 2: Releasing J-Clip
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Release the two side hook-and-loop strips (one shown).

Fig 3: Releasing Side Hook-And-Loop Strips
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CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat cushion trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the seat cushion foam.

Fig 4: Releasing Hook-And-Loop Strips

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Invert the seat cushion trim cover and release the hook-and-loop strips.
Remove the hog rings.

Fig 5: Removing Hog Rings
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Remove the cushion trim cover from the foam pad.
Remove the foam pad from the seat cushion frame.

Fig 6: Removing Foam Pad From Seat Cushion Frame
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To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.