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Disassembly and Assembly

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Fig 1: Seat Cushion Replacement Components With Torque Specifications - Third Row, Bench
G04658830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the third row bench seat. For additional information, REFER to SEAT - THIRD ROW .
  2. Remove the third row bench backrest. For additional information, REFER to SEAT BACKREST - THIRD ROW, BENCH .
  3. Pull to release and remove the LH backrest latch outboard cover.
    • Pull the release strap through the trim cover.
  4. Remove the 3 screws and remove the LH backrest latch inboard cover.
    • Pull the release strap through the trim cover.
  5. Pull to release and remove the RH backrest latch outboard cover.
  6. Remove the 3 screws and remove the RH backrest latch inboard cover.
    7. NOTE: If damaged when removed, install new plastic rivets.
    Fig 2: Locating Rivets
    G04658831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 2 rivets and pull the cushion handle out of the pocket.
    • Using an appropriate tool, from under the rivet head, pry the rivet up.
      • When removing the plastic rivet, make sure not to get under the insert or the rivet will not come out.
    • Another method that can be used to remove the plastic rivets is to drive a screw partially into the rivet head and pull the screw and rivet head out. This will require new plastic rivets be installed.
  8. Separate the pivot release cable and casing and remove the pivot release handle.
  9. Remove the 2 screws on each side at the bottom of the load floor panel.
  10. Pull out to release the retainers and remove the load floor panel.
  11. Remove the screw, release the tab and remove the LH floor latch cover.
  12. Remove the screw, release the tab and remove the RH floor latch cover.
  13. Release the cushion trim cover retainers from the cushion frame and remove the trim cover and foam pad.
    • On assembly, the LATCH and child safety seat tether anchor must be accessible through the trim cover.
    Fig 3: Locating Cushion Trim Cover Retainers From Cushion Frame
    G04658832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Separate the floor latch cable from the LH backrest latch.
    Fig 4: Locating Floor Latch Cable From LH Backrest Latch
    G04658833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Separate the cable, remove 2 bolts and the LH backrest latch.
    • To install, tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
    Fig 5: Locating Bolts & LH Backrest Latch
    G04658834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove 2 bolts, route the cable out of the cushion frame and remove the RH backrest latch.
    • To install, tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Locating Bolts, Route Cable Out Of Cushion Frame
    G04658835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the 2 bolts from the LH floor latch.
    • To install, tighten to 23 N.m (17 lb-ft).
    Fig 7: Locating Bolts From LH Floor Latch
    G04658836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the 2 bolts from the RH floor latch and remove the floor latch assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 23 N.m (17 lb-ft).
    Fig 8: Locating Floor Latch Assembly Bolts
    G04658837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Separate the pivot release cable and casing from the pivot tube release lever and bracket. Remove the pivot release cable.
    Fig 9: Locating Cable & Casing From Pivot Tube
    G04658838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove 8 bolts and the cushion frame.
    • To install, tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
  21. Remove the bolt and the LH safety belt buckle.
    • To install, tighten to 37 N.m (27 lb-ft).
  22. Remove the bolt and the RH safety belt buckle.
    • To install, tighten to 37 N.m (27 lb-ft).
  23. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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