Seat Backrest - Manual: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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For component identification and locations, Refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW .
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To remove the RH third row seat backrest, the LH seat outboard pivot cover must be removed before the RH seat outboard pivot cover can be removed.
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NOTE: LH or RH backrest
Pry to release the clips and remove the LH seat outboard pivot cover.
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NOTE: RH backrest
Pry to release the clips and remove the RH seat outboard pivot cover.
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NOTE: LH or RH backrest
Release the backrest trim cover lower J-strip, open the trim cover and release the inner J-clips.
- Remove the pivot bolt.
- To install, tighten to 54 Nm (40 lb-ft).
- Roll the backrest trim cover up, remove the 2 backrest latch-to-backrest frame bolts and remove the backrest frame.
- To install, tighten to 83 Nm (61 lb-ft).