Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Bolster - Rear, Five Hundred, Montego Components

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar. All bolsters

Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - REAR, FIVE HUNDRED, MONTEGO .

Bolsters having been previously removed

Remove the nut from the lower retainer stud.

All bolsters

Separate the LH rear door weatherstrip at the seat backrest side bolster.
Between the pinch weld and the LH scuff plate, pry out and release the side bolster lower retainer.
Slide the LH side bolster up and out to remove.

All bolsters

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

When installing the side bolster, install a M6 x 1.0 nut on the lower retainer stud and tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).