Seat Backrest - 60 Percent: 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.

WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: For parts identification and location, Refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW .

Remove the 60 percent seat. Refer to SEAT .
From under the seat, detach the 2 sets of cushion cover J-clips.
From under the seat, detach the seat cover retainer.
Pull the cushion cover retainer out from between the riser and cushion frame.

Fig 1: Locating Cushion Cover Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Detach the cushion cover J-clip from the cushion frame.
Release the 2 cushion cover retainers from the rear of the cushion frame.
Remove the cushion foam pad and cover assembly.
Open the backrest cover.
1. Detach the backrest cover J-clips at the bottom of the seat backrest.
2. Detach the 4 backrest cover inner J-clips attached to the hard back panel.
3. Remove the 4 pin-type retainers.
4. Detach the hook-and-loop strips.
If equipped, remove the armrest. Refer to ARMREST .
If equipped with an armrest, detach the J-clips in the armrest pocket.
Remove the safety belt anchor-to-inboard recliner bolt. Position the safety belt anchor out from behind the recliner.
Roll the backrest cover up and remove the 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest bolts.
Pull and remove the outboard pivot cover.
Remove the 3 inboard pivot cover screws and the inboard pivot cover.
Remove the pivot bolt.
Lift the backrest foam pad and cover. Remove the 2 inboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
Remove the backrest.