Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent: Removal

NOTE: With the seat out of the vehicle and the backrest in the fold-flat position, the inboard latch foot must be in the LATCHED position to pivot the backrest back to the UPRIGHT position.

NOTE: When installing the backrest, the retaining bolts must be tightened in the sequence shown.

Remove the 60 percent seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to SEAT - SECOND ROW .
From under the seat, release 2 sets of cushion trim cover J-clips.
From under the seat, release the hook-and-loop strip and J-clip at the RH side of the cushion frame.
Release the cushion trim cover retainer from the outboard side of the cushion frame.
- Pull the cushion trim cover outboard retainer out from between the riser and the cushion frame.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Cushion Trim Cover Outboard Retainer
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the cushion foam pad and cushion trim cover.
Remove the bolt and separate the safety belt buckle and safety belt anchor assembly from the RH recliner.
Release the 2 backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
Release the 4 backrest trim cover inside J-clips from the hard back panel.
Roll the trim cover up and remove the 2 LH recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
Pull and remove the outboard pivot cover.
Remove the pivot bolt.
Lift the backrest foam pad and trim cover. Remove the 2 RH recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Recliner-To-Backrest Frame Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the backrest.