Removal and Installation

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NOTE: The following procedure applies to both rear bucket and rear bench seats.

NOTE: The removal procedure is similar for all of the rear seat latch strikers (62440).

Remove the appropriate rear bench or bucket seat.
Remove the bolts and washers retaining the rear seat back latch striker to the floorpan.
- For the extended wagon fifth row bench seat, remove the retaining nuts (not shown).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Washers Retaining Rear Seat Back Latch Striker To Floorpan
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear seat back latch striker.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.