Seat - Rear, 40 Percent: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Keep hands clear of all moving seat mechanisms when releasing the recliner lever. The recliners are spring loaded and release with high force. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Synchronize the seat recliners following the steps in the seat removal and installation procedure any time the seat is removed for service. The following actions may result in the loss of recliner synchronization that cannot be corrected and may cause the seat back to fail in a crash:
Install a new seat back frame assembly if the seat recliners cannot be synchronized. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury to the vehicle occupant(s) in a crash.
- Dropping the seat
- Sitting on the seat when removed
- Applying any load to the seat when removed
- Removing or loosening any recliner fasteners except for the safety belt buckle bolt
Install a new seat back frame assembly if the seat recliners cannot be synchronized. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury to the vehicle occupant(s) in a crash.
- Position the 40 percent seat backrest in the upright position.
- Remove the 60 percent and 40 percent seat inboard nut covers (if equipped).
- Remove the 40 percent seat kneeling assembly rubber stud cap (if equipped).
- Remove the 40 percent seat outboard bolt cover.
- Remove the 40 percent seat kneeling assembly-to-floor nut and bolt.
- Pivot the 40 percent seat cushion upward.
- If equipped, disconnect the heated seat and power-fold actuator electrical connectors.
- Remove the 40 percent seat backrest assembly anchor bracket-to-floor nuts.
- Remove the 40 percent seat.