Removal and Installation

NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, SECOND ROW in this service information.

Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - REAR in this service information.
Remove the 4 head restraint guide sleeves. For additional information, refer to HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE SLEEVE - FRONT in this service information.
If equipped, separate the heater mat electrical connector.

Fig 1: Locating Heater Mat Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disengage the backrest cover J-clip at the bottom, separate the hook-and-loop strips and disengage the retainers on each side.

Fig 2: Locating Backrest Cover J-Clip, Hook-And-Loop Strips And Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove 2 bolts and armrest with bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Armrest Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 pin-type retainers at the armrest pocket.

Fig 4: Locating Pin-Type Retainers At Armrest Pocket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest cover wires from the backrest foam pad clips, or the clips can be torn from the backrest foam pad.

NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip may be torn from the backrest foam pad.

Release the hook-and-loop strips, disengage the wires from the clips and remove the backrest cover.
- Route the heated seat mat wire harness and connector out of the backrest cover (if equipped).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Heated Seat Mat Wire Harness And Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.