Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the seat backrest. Refer to REAR SEAT BACKREST - Excursion, Second Row .
Peel the armrest cover to access the bolt and spacer. Remove the bolt and the armrest.

Fig 1: Peeling Armrest Cover To Access Bolt And Spacer
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Remove the headrest.
Remove the seat handle and clip.

Fig 2: Removing Seat Handle And Clip
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Release the two J-clips (one shown).

Fig 3: Releasing Two J-Clips
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Position the upholstery and remove the hog rings.

Fig 4: Removing Hog Rings
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Lift the backrest pad and remove the headrest guide pins.

Fig 5: Removing Headrest Guide Pins
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Remove the upholstery.
Remove the staples from the seat backrest foam mesh, and remove the backrest foam pad.

Fig 6: Removing Backrest Foam Pad
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Remove the seven screws in the backrest panel.

Fig 7: Removing Screws In Backrest Panel
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Remove the spring pin screws.

Fig 8: Removing Spring Pin Screws
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Remove the four bolts (two shown).

Fig 9: Removing Four Bolts
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To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.