Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: New retaining bolts (W710721) must be installed, do not reuse the bolts that were removed. The retaining stud and nut can be reused.

Remove and discard the rear seat load floor-to-floor retaining bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Load Floor-To-Floor Retaining Bolt - With Torque Specifications
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Remove the six load floor bolts and remove the load floor assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Load Floor Bolts And Load Floor Assembly - With Torque Specifications
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Remove and discard the left seat riser-to-floor retaining bolt.

Fig 3: Removing Left Seat Riser-To-Floor Retaining Bolt - With Torque Specifications
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Remove and discard the two right seat riser-to-floor retaining bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Right Seat Riser-To-Floor Retaining Bolts - With Torque Specifications
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Remove the right rear seat riser-to-floor retaining nut and bolt.

Fig 5: Removing Right Rear Seat Riser-To-Floor Retaining Nut And Bolt - With Torque Specifications
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Remove the left rear seat riser-to-floor retaining nut.

Fig 6: Removing Left Rear Seat Riser-To-Floor Retaining Nut - With Torque Specifications
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NOTE: Removing the rear seat requires more than one technician.

Remove the 60/40 rear seat assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .