Removal and Installation

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.

Apply pressure to the lower front portion of the rear seat cushion pad and frame. Push the rear seat cushion pad and frame rearward to disengage the rear seat cushion front retainers. Lift upward on the rear seat cushion and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Cushion
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Remove the safety belt anchor and buckle assembly.
1. Remove the retaining nut.
2. Remove the safety belt anchor and buckle assembly.
Fig 2: Removing Safety Belt Anchor And Buckle Assembly
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Pull the two release handles to unlock the seat backrest and fold down the seat backrest.

Fig 3: Releasing Handles To Unlock Seat Backrest And Fold Down Seat Backrest
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Push up at the split and remove the seat back safety belt guide.

Fig 4: Removing Seat Back Safety Belt Guide
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Remove the seat back.
1. Position the seat back panels down.
2. Remove the retaining bolts.
3. Lift up and remove the seat back while feeding the safety belt and buckle through the seat back.
Fig 5: Removing Seat Back
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

Fig 6: Checking Safety Belt Webbing
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Check the restraint system for correct operation.