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Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the 40 percent rear seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - SECOND ROW .
  2. Remove the 40 percent rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - SECOND ROW, 40 PERCENT .
  3. Release the clip, separate the strut and the cushion trim cover hook-and-loop strips.
    Fig 1: Locating Cushion Trim Cover Hook-And-Loop Strips With Clip
    G06063540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Release the outer and inner J-clips at the rear of the cushion trim cover.
  5. From under the seat, release the cushion trim cover retainer from the outboard and inboard cushion frame.
    • Pull the inboard and outboard cushion trim cover retainers out from between the seat track and the cushion frame.
      Fig 2: Identifying Outboard And Inboard Cushion Frame
      G06063542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the cushion trim cover and cushion foam pad assembly.
    • If equipped, detach the heater mat electrical connector.
  7. Remove the screw and recliner handle.
  8. Remove the outer recliner cover.
    • Remove the recliner cover screw.
    • Release and separate the outer and inner recliner covers.
    • Route the backrest release pull strap through the cover opening.
    9. WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
    NOTE: Note cable routing and orientation for installation.
  9. With the recliner in the released (folded) position, detach the 3 cables.
    • Disconnect the power-fold seat motor cable from the recliner.
      • Rotate the cable end guide to release.
      • Disconnect the cable jacket from the cable clamp.
    • Detach the inboard and outboard latch cable jackets from the retainers.
    • Unhook the inboard and outboard latch cable ends.
      Fig 3: Locating Power-Fold Seat Motor Cable And Cable Clamp
      G06063549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove 2 screws, pull and remove the recliner outer cover.
    • Route the backrest release pull strap through the cover opening.
    11. WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
    NOTE: Note cable routing for installation.
  11. Remove the 2 cables from the recliner and route them out of the seat cushion frame.
  12. Remove the 6 cushion frame-to-seat track nuts and remove the seat track.
    • Detach the electrical connector from the seat track.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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