Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Seat Components

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the left and right side rear quarter trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .

NOTE: 50/50 seat shown, bench seat similar.

Remove the 2 load floor supports (1 shown) from the load floor panel(s).
- Push the load floor support back and lift up on the load floor to disengage.
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Load Floor Support Back And Lift Up On Load Floor To Disengage
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 4 bolts and remove the third row seat.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure the safety belt buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.