Seat - Second Row: Removal

The inboard latch foot must latch before the seat backrest will return to the upright position.

Returning the seat backrest to the upright position will latch the outboard latch foot.

Power-fold seat 

1. Disconnect the power-fold seat electrical connector.

   40 percent and 60 percent seat 

2. Using the recliner handle, fold the affected 40 percent or 60 percent seat up to the E-Z entry position.
   • If the 60 percent seat backrest does not fold down, go to Step  5.
   • If the 60 percent seat backrest folds down but will not release from the floor strikers, go to Step  9.
   • If the 40 percent seat cannot be placed in the E-Z entry position:
     • for manually released 40 percent seat, go to Step  14.
     • for electrically released 40 percent seat, refer to the SYMPTOM CHART .
3. Remove the 2 riser/ seat track-to-floor pan bolts and 2 riser/ seat track-to-floor pan nuts for the 40 percent or 60 percent seat.
4. Remove the affected seat.

   60 percent seat with backrest stuck upright 

5. Remove the screw and manual recline handle.
6. Remove the screw and LH recliner outer cover.
7. Use a suitable tool and pull the RH recliner release cable while pulling the release strap to fold down the backrest.
   Fig 1: Locating Recliner Release Cable

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
8. If the backrest did not fold down, pull the LH and RH latch release cables to release the seat from the floor. After seat removal, repair the seat as needed or refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING  to diagnose the concern.
   Fig 2: Locating Latch Release Cables

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   60 percent seat with latch stuck to floor (backrest folds down) 

9. Remove the screw and manual recline handle.
10. Remove the screw and LH recliner outer cover.
11. Use a suitable tool and pull the LH and RH latch release cables to release the seat from the floor.
    Fig 3: Locating Latch Release Cables

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Inboard latch shown. Outboard latch similar with latch bolts removed toward LH side of vehicle.
NOTE: A new cover will need to be installed after the seat is removed.
Fig 4: Locating Latch Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
12. If a latch cannot be released, use a suitable drill or hole saw to open access holes in the affected recliner latch cover and remove the 2 latch bolts.
NOTE: Inboard side shown, outboard similar.
Fig 5: Releasing Latch From Striker
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
13. Raise the seat and manually release the latch from the striker. After seat removal, repair the seat as needed or refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING  to diagnose the concern.

    40 percent seat with stuck latch or backrest stuck upright 

14. Remove the screw and manual recline handle.
15. Remove the screw and RH recliner outer cover.
16. Use a suitable tool and pull the LH and RH latch release cables to release the seat from the floor.
    Fig 6: Locating Latch Release Cables

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Inboard latch shown. Outboard latch similar with latch bolts removed toward RH side of vehicle.
NOTE: A new cover will need to be installed after the seat is removed.
Fig 7: Locating Latch Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
17. If a latch cannot be released, use a suitable drill or hole saw to open access holes in the affected recliner latch cover and remove the 2 latch bolts.
NOTE: Inboard side shown, outboard similar.
Fig 8: Releasing Latch From Striker
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
18. Raise the seat and manually release the latch from the striker. After seat removal, repair the seat as needed or refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING  to diagnose the concern.

    Inboard seat strikers 

19. Remove the 2 screws and the console bracket cover.
20. Remove the 2 bolts and the inboard seat striker.

    Outboard seat strikers 

21. Remove the 2 bolts and the outboard striker.