Pinpoint Test Ad: The Seat Backrest Will Not Fold Down/Fold Upright - Second Row, 40 Percent (RH Or LH)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

AD1 CHECK THE OUTBOARD RECLINER AND CABLES FOR DAMAGE
- Remove the outboard recliner outer cover and check for foreign objects, disconnected or damaged cables or obvious damage to the outboard recliner.
- Pull the release strap and check the outboard recliner operation.
  - The release lever should move smoothly in both directions without binding and return to the rest position with light spring tension.
  - With the strap pulled, the backrest should move forward and rearward in all the recline positions.
  - With the backrest fully upright, release strap pulled fully rearward and with forward pressure applied to the backrest, the backrest should move slightly forward beyond the stopping point.
- Is there any foreign object, disconnected or damaged cables or obvious damage to the outboard recliner found?
1. YES : REPAIR any disconnected or damaged cables or damaged RH or LH recliner. INSTALL new components as needed. TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : Go to AD2.
AD2 CHECK THE RECLINER HANDLE POSITION
- Check if the recline handle is pointing downward instead of forward as compared the handle position of the 60 percent seat.
- Is the recline handle pointing downward?
1. YES : INSTALL a new outboard recliner. REFER to Seat Recliner - Second Row, 40 Percent, Taurus X . TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : DISASSEMBLE as necessary to CHECK for disconnected or damaged cables or damaged recliners. INSTALL new components as needed. TEST the system for normal operation.