Seat Cushion - Manual: Disassembly

NOTE: For component identification and locations, REFER to Seat - Exploded View .

Remove the third row seat. For additional information, REFER to Seat .
Remove the third row backrest. For additional information, REFER to Seat Backrest - Manual .
Pry to release the clips and remove the backrest latch outer cover.
1. Pull the release strap through the recliner outer cover.
Remove the 2 screws and pull the pivot release handle out of the pocket.
Separate the pivot release cable and casing and remove the pivot release handle.
Remove the 2 screws on each side at the bottom of the load floor panel.
Pull out to release the retainers and remove the load floor panel.
Remove the screw, release the tab and remove the floor latch cover.
Release the cushion trim cover retainers from the cushion frame, and remove the cushion trim cover and cushion foam pad.

Fig 1: Locating Cushion Trim Cover Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove 2 rows of 3 hog rings. Remove the cushion trim cover.
1. On assembly, the lower anchors and tethers for children and child safety seat tether anchor must be accessible through the cushion trim cover.
Remove the 2 screws, pin-type retainer and the inboard pivot cover.
Remove the bushing.
Remove the 3 screws and remove the backrest latch inboard cover.
1. Pull the release strap through the trim cover.
Separate the floor latch cable from the backrest latch, remove 2 bolts and the floor latch assembly.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Remove 2 backrest latch-to-cushion frame bolts and the backrest latch.
- To install, tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).
Separate the pivot release cable and casing from the cushion pivot release lever and bracket. Remove the pivot release cable.

Fig 2: Locating Pivot Release Cable
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove 4 cushion frame-to-pivot tube assembly bolts and the cushion frame.
- To install, tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).
Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).