Seat Bolster - 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.
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive forward force to the side bolsters or damage may occur.
- Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to SEAT CUSHION - REAR .
- Remove the bolt from the affected side bolster.
- Release and lower the rear seat backrest at the affected side.
- If removing the LH side bolster, fashion a tool for releasing the LH side bolster as shown:
- Locate the service notch behind the rear inboard edge of the affected side bolster to access the latch release tab.
- To remove the LH side bolster, use a hooked pick or fashion a hooked tool to pull the latch release toward the RH side of the vehicle and release the side bolster.
- To remove the RH side bolster, use a flat-blade screwdriver to push the latch release toward the RH side of the vehicle and release the side bolster.
- With the affected bolster latch released, pull the side bolster forward and remove.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
The latch release tabs are accessible through a small service notch located on the rear inboard edge of each side bolster (behind the bolster trim cover sew seam).
CAUTION:
Do not force the latch or side bolster to release. Applying excessive force can damage the latch.
NOTE:
Latch shown with bolster removed for clarity.
CAUTION:
Do not force the latch or side bolster to release. Applying excessive force can damage the latch.
NOTE:
Latch shown with bolster removed for clarity.