Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the 60 percent seat in the E-Z entry position, release 3 sets of cushion trim cover J-clips from under the seat.
- Pull the cushion trim cover outboard retainer out from between the riser and the cushion frame.
- With the 60 percent seat positioned down, lift the cushion foam pad and cushion trim cover up. Remove the safety belt anchor and buckle bolt from the inboard recliner.
- To install, tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
- Release the 2 backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
- Release the 4 backrest trim cover inside J-clips from the hard back panel.
- Remove the LH and RH head restraints.
- Squeeze the opening together and remove the outer safety belt trim guide.
- Release the hook and loop strips, invert the backrest trim cover and remove the 3 rows of hog rings.
- Release the hook and loop strips and invert the backrest trim cover to the top of the backrest.
- Squeeze the tabs in and remove the 4 head restraint guides.
- Feed the safety belt through and remove the backrest trim cover.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
To pivot the backrest, the inboard seat latching foot must be in the LATCHED position.
NOTE:
Use care when separating the seat back trim cover from the hook and loop strip, or the hook and loop strip can be torn from the seat back foam.
NOTE:
The head restraint guides are not interchangeable.
- Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.
- Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.