Seat Backrest - Rear: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
- Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - REAR .
- Remove the 2 forward backrest-to-floor bolts from the affected rear backrest assembly.
- Release the backrest latch in the luggage compartment area and position the backrest downward.
- Position aside the floor trim cover behind the backrest to gain access to the rearward backrest-to-floor bolts and remove the 2 bolts.
- Raise the rear seat backrest and hinge assembly upward from the 2 locator pins on the floor and remove the backrest.
NOTE:
If the center safety belt retractor locks and the safety belt webbing prevents the backrest from lowering, raise the backrest upward to release the safety belt retractor and belt webbing.