Seat Backrest - Rear: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the rear seat backrest pivot assembly to the 2 locator pins on the floor.
- Make sure the rear seat safety belt webbing is positioned in front of the backrest assembly for installation and is not positioned underneath the backrest pivot assembly.
NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Backrest Pivot Assembly With Locator Pin
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 2 rearward backrest-to-floor bolts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Position the backrest upright and install the 2 forward backrest-to-floor bolts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Check backrest latch and latch release operation.

Raise the backrest and check for good backrest fit and latch closure when upright.
If necessary, adjust the rear seat latch. For additional information, refer to SEAT LATCH ADJUSTMENT - REAR in the General Procedures portion of this article.