Removal and Installation

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.

Remove the front bench seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT - BENCH .
Release the RH hook and loop strip on the cushion flap.

Fig 1: Releasing RH Hook And Loop Strip On Cushion Flap
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Release the RH J-clip.

Fig 2: Releasing RH J-Clip
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Release the RH recliner cable.
1. Release the cable anchor from the latch retainer.
2. Swivel the cable end and remove.
  
  Fig 3: Releasing Cable Anchor From Latch Retainer
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Remove the RH cushion latch recliner bolts.

Fig 4: Removing RH Cushion Latch Recliner Bolts
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Release the LH hook and loop strip on the cushion flap.

Fig 5: Releasing LH Hook And Loop Strip On Cushion Flap
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Release the LH J-clip.

Fig 6: Releasing LH J-Clip
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Release the LH recliner cable.
1. Release the cable anchor from the latch retainer.
2. Swivel the cable end and remove.
  
  Fig 7: Releasing Cable Anchor From Latch Retainer
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Remove the backrest assembly.
1. Remove the recliner handle screw.
2. Remove the recliner handle.
3. Remove the LH cushion latch recliner bolts.
4. Slide the backrest assembly rearward and remove the backrest assembly.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Backrest Assembly
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.