Rear Seat 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: LH shown, RH similar.

Remove the rear seat. Refer to: Rear Seat RH - SuperCab . Refer to: Rear Seat LH - SuperCab . Refer to: Rear Seat RH - SuperCrew . Refer to: Rear Seat LH - SuperCrew .
NOTE: Use care when separating the seat cushion cover from the hook-and-loop strip or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the foam pad.

Open the outboard side of the cushion cover.
1. Release the cushion lower J-clip.
2. Release the hook-and-loop strip.
3. Unzip and open the outboard side of the cushion cover.
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Vehicles with inflatable seatbelts
Remove the lower seatbelt retractor cover and the upper side shield.
1. From behind the cover, remove the screw.
2. Slide the retractor cover forward and remove.
3. Slide the lower seatbelt through the cover.
4. Remove the upper side shield and screw.
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Vehicles without inflatable seatbelts
Remove the outboard side shield screw and the side shield.

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All vehicles
Remove the outboard riser bolts and the outboard riser.
Torque: 24 lb.ft (32 Nm)

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Position the rear seat latch pull strap through the cushion cover trim pocket.

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Remove the bolt and the cushion latch assembly.
Torque: 24 lb.ft (32 Nm)

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