Seat Backrest - Front, With Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR): Removal

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.

Remove the affected front seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - FRONT, WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) .
Remove the safety belt buckle nut and release the safety belt buckle from the seat.

Fig 1: Locating Safety Belt Buckle Attachment Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect seat backrest recliner control cable, remove the front seat backrest recliner bolt and safety belt anchor nut.
1. Release the seat backrest recliner control cable from its 2 attachment points.
2. Remove the front seat backrest recliner bolt.
3. Remove safety belt anchor nut.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Seat Backrest Recliner Control Cable, Recliner Bolt And Safety Belt Anchor Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Discard the 2 front seat backrest pivot bolts and install new bolts during installation.

NOTE: Slowly feed the recliner cable through the riser slot as the seat backrest is removed.

Fig 3: Locating Front Seat Backrest Pivot Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 2 front seat backrest pivot bolts and the seat backrest.