Seat Backrest Latch - Rear: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
LH side shown in the illustration, RH side similar.
All vehicles
- Remove the parcel shelf from the rear of the vehicle to access the rear backrest latch nuts. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Access the luggage compartment, detach the trim pin-type retainer and position the trim aside.
Non-hybrid vehicles
- Remove the 2 nuts and detach the latch release handle bracket.
- Detach the 2 pin-type retainers and latch cable assembly.
- Note the cable routing for installation.
- Detach the release cable from the latch and remove.
All vehicles
- Remove the backrest latch.
- Remove the 2 nuts and backrest latch.
NOTE:
Make sure the affected backrest is released.