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Removal And Installation: Seat: Removal

  1. Remove the LH and RH quarter trim panels:

    REFER to QUARTER TRIM PANEL - WITH INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS , or

    REFER to QUARTER TRIM PANEL - WITHOUT INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS .

  2. Connect the third row power fold seat control switch, if equipped.
  3. NOTE: If equipped with inoperative power seat, REFER to Manual Override of Inoperative Power Seat - 3rd Row .
  4. Position both seats to the load floor position.
  5. NOTE: If equipped with a power seat, do not lift the load floor flapper panels too far or damage to the wire harness retainers will occur.
    Fig 1: Locating Load Floor Supports
    G06063558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Separate the 2 load floor supports (1 shown in illustaration).
    • Push the load floor support rearward and slightly lift the load floor to disengage.
      • For manual seat, fold the 2 load floor flapper panels back on top of the seat.
  7. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and detach the wire harness retainers.
    Fig 2: Locating Electrical Connector And Wire Harness Retainers
    G07427263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Detach the 2 wire harness retainers on the RH side.
    Fig 3: Locating Wire Harness Retainers (RH Side)
    G07427264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 4 mounting bracket-to-floor bolts and remove the third row seat.