Seat - Rear, 60 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:

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.

NOTE: A new heater mat will come assembled on a new foam pad.

NOTE: When removing the 60 percent seat, the 40 percent seat must be removed first to gain access to the 60 percent seat backrest assembly anchor bracket-to-floor nuts.

Remove the 40 percent seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - REAR, 40 PERCENT .
Position the 60 percent seat backrest in the upright position.
Remove the outboard bolt cover.
Remove the kneeling assembly rubber stud cap (if equipped).
Remove the kneeling assembly-to-floor nut and bolt.
Pivot the 60 percent seat cushion upward.
If equipped, disconnect the heated seat and power-fold actuator electrical connector(s).
Remove the 5 backrest assembly anchor bracket-to-floor nuts.
Lift out and remove the load floor from the cargo area.
Through the rear hatch, remove the 2 rear tie-down-to-floor nuts.
Remove the 60 percent seat.