Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The power seat backrest recliner assembly must be installed as a new unit. Repair of the power seat backrest recliner assembly components is not acceptable and should not be attempted.

Police vehicles

Pull the zippers out from underneath the material, unzip both zippers and position the backrest trim cover up to access the backrest trim panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Zippers

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Remove the backrest trim panel.
1. Remove the 2 screws located at the bottom of the backrest trim panel.
2. Pull out at the bottom and slide the backrest trim panel up to disengage the 2 upper retaining hooks.

Fig 2: Backrest Trim Panel & Screws

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Non-police vehicles

Release the backrest trim cover J-clips.
- Release the lower J-clip first and then release the 2 side J-clips.

Fig 3: Backrest Trim Cover J-Clips

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All vehicles

Release the side outboard cushion J-clip.

Fig 4: Side Outboard Cushion J-Clip

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Release the cushion trim cover rear J-clip.

Fig 5: Identifying Cushion Trim Cover Rear J-Clip

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Release the cushion trim cover rear corner J-clip.
Disconnect the lumbar assembly electrical connector.
Remove the recliner assembly. For additional information, refer toSeat - Exploded View, Front .
- Remove the 2 recliner-to-backrest bolts.
  - To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 recliner-to-seat track bolts.
  - To install, tighten to 52 Nm (38 lb-ft).
- Remove the recliner assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.