Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All seats

Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - REAR .
Remove the 60 percent rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - REAR .
Release the trim cover lower J-strip.

Seats equipped with armrest

Invert the trim cover enough to gain access to the armrest-to-backrest bolts.
Remove the 4 armrest-to-backrest bolts and support plate.
- For installation, adjust the armrest horizontally as needed for good fit.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Separate the armrest assembly from the backrest and position aside.
- For assembly, align the armrest bracket locator tab to the backrest frame.
Release the 4 pin-type retainers, separate the armrest trim cover panel from the backrest and remove the armrest assembly.
- For a broken retainer, push the remaining end through and into the backrest frame and install a new pin-type retainer during assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Armrest Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the pin-type retainer from the backrest trim cover armrest pocket.

All seats

Release the 4 lower trim cover J-clips at both sides of the backrest and remove the staples.

CAUTION: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook and loop strip, or the hook and loop strip can be torn from the backrest foam pad.

Continue to invert the backrest trim cover separating the hook and loop strips and removing all rows of hog rings working up the backrest.
Remove the backrest trim cover.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Install the 60 percent rear seat backrest assembly. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - REAR .
Install the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - REAR .