Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
New retaining bolts must be installed, do not reuse the bolts that were removed. Studs and nuts can be reused.
Backrest and cushion
- Using an appropriate tool, push in the pin hole while pulling the safety belt tongue out of the safety belt buckle.
- When inserting the safety belt tongue into the safety belt buckle, make sure the safety belt buckle webbing is not twisted.
- Release the 3 backrest upper spring clips.
- Feel through the backrest trim cover and foam pad for the backrest frame opening.
- At the backrest frame opening, slide an appropriate tool down between the cab rear sheet metal and backrest frame. Position the tool on top of the spring clip.
- Push the spring clip down to release it while pulling out on the backrest at the top to disengage it.
- Lift the backrest up and out of the lower hangers.
- Remove the backrest.
- After installation, make sure the child safety seat tether anchor strap is accessible and not trapped between the seat backrest and cab back panel.
Cushion
- Position the seat cushions up.
- Remove the subwoofer speaker (if equipped). For additional information, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
- Remove and discard the support-to-floor bolts and remove the nuts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Backrest and cushion
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Backrest trim cover and foam pad removed for clarity.
NOTE:
Make sure the safety belt and buckle anchors are in place, on top of the rear center support, before installing the rear support-to-floor bolt.
NOTE:
Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.