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Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the seat backrest. Refer to FRONT SEAT BACKREST - BENCH .
  2. NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.
    Fig 1: Removing Both Recliner Handle Clips
    G02773951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove both the recliner handle clips and remove the handles.
  4. Release the J-clip and invert the backrest trim up to expose the recliner latches.
    Fig 2: Releasing J-Clip
    G02773952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the backrest foam pad up for access to the recliner bolts.
    Fig 3: Positioning Backrest Foam Pad Up For Access To Recliner Bolts
    G02773953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the two LH backrest recliner bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing LH Backrest Recliner Bolts
    G02773954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. NOTE: During installation, make sure the recliner latches are seated in the adjusting rod before installing the recliner latch bolts.
  8. Remove the LH recliner latch and adjusting rod.
    1. Remove the LH recliner latch from the adjusting rod.
    2. Remove the recliner adjusting rod from the RH recliner latch and slide the adjusting rod out of the seat frame tubes.
      Fig 5: Removing LH Recliner Latch From Adjusting Rod
      G02773955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the two RH backrest recliner bolts and remove the recliner latch.
    Fig 6: Removing RH Backrest Recliner Bolts
    G02773956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.