Disassembly And Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Both rear seat backrests

Remove the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Rear .
Remove the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame.

Sixty percent seat backrest

Release the seat latch cable from the center safety belt retractor.
- For installation, make sure the rear safety belt retractor is not in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode after installation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM article.

Fig 1: Seat Latch Cable

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 2 nuts and safety belt guide.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove the nut and center safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Both rear seat backrests

Remove the 2 bolts and backrest latch.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove the bolt and inboard pivot bracket.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
Remove the bolt and outboard pivot bracket.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.