Front Center Seat Backrest Latch: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
- 1.
Remove the front center seat. Refer to: Front Center Seat .
- 2.
Position the seat cushion up.
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- 3.
Remove the cup holder.
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- 4.
Remove screws and the seat storage tray.
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- 5.
Position the seat cushion down.
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- 6.
Release the seat latch and fold the seat backrest down.
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Regular Cab
- 7.
Remove the backrest latch cover.
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- 8.
Remove the screws, release the retaining clip and remove the RH side shield.
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- 9.
Remove the screws, release the retaining clips and remove the LH shield.
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- 10.
Release the seat latch and raise the seat backrest up.
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- 11.
Remove the backrest.
- 1.
Remove the stop bolt.Torque
: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
- 2.
Remove the pivot bolt.Torque
: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
- 3.
Remove the backrest latch upper bolts.Torque
: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
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SuperCab and SuperCrew
- 12.
Remove the rear cup holder assembly.
- 1.
Release the rear cup holder retainers.
- 2.
Disconnect the auxiliary power point electrical connector.
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- 13.
If equipped, position the armrest storage compartment lid up.
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- 14.
Remove the backrest latch cover.
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- 15.
Remove the screws, release the retaining clip and remove the RH side shields.
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- 16.
Remove the screws, release the retaining clips and remove the LH side shield.
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- 17.
Release the seat latch and raise the seat backrest up.
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- 18.
Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.Torque
: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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- 19.
Remove the backrest.
- 1.
Remove the stop bolt.Torque
: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
- 2.
Remove the pivot bolt.Torque
: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
- 3.
Remove the backrest latch upper bolts.Torque
: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
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All vehicles
- 20.
Remove the bolts and the backrest latch.Torque
: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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