Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the seat cushion. For additional information, refer to REAR SEAT CUSHION .
Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to REAR SEAT BACKREST - 60/40 SPLIT BACKREST .
Unclip the J-clip.

Fig 1: Locating J-Clip
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Remove the staples (RH side).

Fig 2: Removing Staples (RH Side)
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Remove the staples (LH side).

Fig 3: Removing Staples (LH Side)
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Position the upholstery, and remove the hog rings.

Fig 4: Removing Hog Rings
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Remove the pushpins.

Fig 5: Removing Pushpins
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Unclip the cable from the retaining pin.

Fig 6: Removing Cable From Retaining Pin
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Unclip the cable.

Fig 7: Removing Cable
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Depress the locking tabs.

Fig 8: Depressing Locking Tabs
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Remove the cable and upholstery from the seat backrest.
Remove the staples, then the pad.

Fig 9: Removing Staples And Pad
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Remove the nuts.

Fig 10: Removing Nuts
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Remove the screws.

Fig 11: Removing Screws
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To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.