Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: New bolts must be installed, do not reuse the bolts that were removed. Studs and nuts can be reused.

Remove the seat mounting retainer covers.

NOTE: Removing the rear seat requires more than one technician.

Remove the rear seat.
- Remove and discard the mounting bolts.
  - To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Remove the mounting nuts and remove the seat.
  - To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    
    Fig 1: Locating Mounting Nuts And Bolts
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: When installing the seat, tighten the 2 new front mounting bolts, then the 2 rear mounting nuts.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure the safety belt is not twisted prior to installation.
- Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.