Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - REAR .
For hard top vehicles, remove the bolt, pull the strap to pivot the backrest down, slide the backrest out of the backrest pivot bracket and remove the affected backrest.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
For convertible top vehicles, remove the seat backrest in the following sequence.
1. From behind the rear seat backrest, detach the backrest cover J-clip from the convertible top housing cover J-clip.
2. Remove the 2 backrest bolts at the bottom.
  - To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
3. Slide the backrest up disengaging the backrest hooks from the sheet metal.
4. Remove the seat backrest.
NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.