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Removal And Installation

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All seats 

  1. Remove the 40 percent rear seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Rear, Second Row, Taurus X .
  2. Remove the 40 percent rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent, Taurus X .

    3. Power-fold seat 

  3. Position the seat forward on the seat track and release the 2 forward trim cover side J-clips.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying J-Clips
    GF0045446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Release the hook-and-loop strips from the bottom side of the cushion trim cover.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Hook And Loop Strips
    GF0045447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All seats 

  5. Release the outer and inner J-clips at the rear of the cushion trim cover.
  6. Release the 2 cushion trim cover side retainers and remove from between the cushion frame and seat track.
    • Un-curl the retainer ends and push through the opening between the cushion frame and riser/seat track.
    7. Fig 3: Locating Cushion Trim Cover Retainers
    GF0016448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the cushion trim cover and cushion foam pad assembly.
  8. Remove the screw and recliner handle.

    9. Power-fold seat 

  9. 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.
    10. 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.
  10. 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.
    • Un-hook the inboard and outboard latch cable ends.
    11. Fig 4: Identifying Cables
    GF0045448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Manual seat 

  11. Remove 2 screws, pull and remove the recliner outer cover.
    • Route the backrest release pull strap through the cover opening.
    12. 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.
  12. Remove the 2 cables from the recliner and route them out of the seat cushion frame.

    13. All seats 

  13. Remove the 6 cushion frame-to-seat track nuts and remove the seat track.
    • If equipped, detach the electrical connector from the seat track.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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