Rear Seats: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The rear seats are a 60/40 split folding/reclining backrest design. The recliner release handle will allow the backrest to recline as well as fold the backrest forward. When the backrest is folded forward, the front legs of the seat will fold down (kneel) creating a level load floor with the luggage area. The 60 percent seat has a fold down armrest with cup holders. The armrest latches to a striker in the backrest frame.

The rear seats can be equipped with the following systems:

Power fold backrests
Heated seats

When the rear seats are removed from the vehicle, the inboard and outboard recliners must be checked for synchronization before installing the seat back into the vehicle. If the recliners are not synchronized, carry out the synchronization steps in Seat - Rear, 40 Percent or Seat - Rear, 60 Percent . The recliners must not be moved from this synchronized position until all the seat-to-floor retainers are tightened to specification. Synchronizing the recliners may require the recliners to be released. Care must be used when working with the recliners as they are spring loaded and release with high force.

The 60 percent and 40 percent seat backrest assemblies include the backrest frame, inboard and outboard recliners and anchor brackets. The recliner-to-backrest frame bolts and the recliner-to-anchor bracket bolts must never be loosened or removed. These parts are assembled on a fixture. If the bolts are loosened or removed and then installed and tightened without a fixture, recliner binding or backrest latching/releasing failure can occur.