Removal and Installation

Remove the affected second row seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - SECOND ROW .

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the hog rings or separate the cushion trim cover and cushion foam pad.

Remove the cushion trim cover and cushion foam pad. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION COVER - SECOND ROW, 40 PERCENT .
- Disconnect the cushion heater mat electrical connector and release the pin-type retainer.
Remove the screw and recliner handle.
Remove the outer recliner trim cover from the outboard side.
- Remove the screw.
- Release the retainer tabs and separate the trim covers.
- Route the pull strap through the hole in the trim cover.
Disconnect the power-fold seat motor cable from the recliner.
- Disconnect the cable jacket from the cable clamp.
- Rotate the cable end guide to release.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Power-Fold Seat Motor Cable From Recliner
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 screws and detach the power-fold seat motor.
Loosen the 2 recliner-to-cushion frame bolts, route the cable from the cushion frame and remove the power-fold seat motor.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.