Front Center Seat Backrest Latch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 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

Remove the front center seat. Refer to: Front Center Seat .
If equipped with rear cup holder. Disconnect the USB module electrical connectors.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Detach the retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
4. Detach the retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
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If equipped with rear cup holder. Remove the rear cup holder assembly.
1. Release the retainers.
2. Disconnect the PATS center antenna electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the auxiliary power point electrical connector.
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Position the seat cushion up.

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Remove the cup holder.

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Remove screws and the seat storage tray.

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Position the seat cushion down.

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Release the seat latch and fold the seat backrest down.

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Regular Cab
Remove the backrest latch cover.

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Remove the screws, release the retaining clip and remove the RH side shield.

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Remove the screws, release the retaining clips and remove the LH shield.

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Release the seat latch and raise the seat backrest up.

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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
Position the armrest storage compartment lid up.

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Remove the backrest latch cover.

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Remove the screws, release the retaining clip and remove the RH side shields.

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Remove the screws, release the retaining clips and remove the LH side shield.

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Release the seat latch and raise the seat backrest up.

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Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

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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
Remove the bolts and the backrest latch.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

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