Rear Seat Backrest: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
40 percent rear seat backrest shown, 60 percent similar.
- Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions .
- Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Position the rear seat cushion to the full forward position.
40 percent seat
- Disconnect the second row seat side airbag electrical connector.
- Position the carpet aside.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
60 percent backrest
- Remove the bolt and position the rear LH seatbelt buckle aside.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- Disconnect the second row seat side airbag electrical connector.
- Position the carpet aside.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
All seats
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- Lower the backrest.
- Rotate the backrest hinge locking arm rearward and release the backrest.
- Remove the rear seat backrest.
Rear seat backrest riser
NOTE: These steps are only necessary when installing a new component. Both rear seat backrests must be removed. - Remove the rear RH and center seatbelt buckle assembly. Refer to: Rear Seatbelt Buckle RH and Center .
- On both sides. Position the carpet aside to access the seatbelt anchor.
- On both sides. Remove the bolt and position the seatbelt anchor aside.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- On both sides.
- Remove the pin-type retainer.
- Remove the rear seat riser cover.
- Remove the rear seat riser.
- Remove the rear seat riser center bolt.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
- Remove the rear seat riser nuts.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
- Remove the rear seat riser outer bolts.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- Remove the rear seat riser studs.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- Remove the rear seat riser center bolt.