Seat Bolster - Rear: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not apply excessive forward force to the side bolsters or damage may occur.

Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion - Rear .
Remove the bolt from the affected side bolster.
Release and lower the rear seat backrest at the affected side.
If removing the LH side bolster, fashion a tool for releasing the LH side bolster as shown:

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Bolster With Specification

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

NOTE: The latch release tabs are accessible through a small service notch located on the rear inboard edge of each side bolster (behind the bolster trim cover sew seam).

Locate the service notch behind the rear inboard edge of the affected side bolster to access the latch release tab.

Fig 2: Locating Service Notch

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not force the latch or side bolster to release. Applying excessive force can damage the latch.

NOTE: Latch shown with bolster removed for clarity.

To remove the LH side bolster, use a hooked pick or fashion a hooked tool to pull the latch release toward the RH side of the vehicle and release the side bolster.

Fig 3: Removing LH Side Bolster

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not force the latch or side bolster to release. Applying excessive force can damage the latch.

NOTE: Latch shown with bolster removed for clarity.

To remove the RH side bolster, use a flat-blade screwdriver to push the latch release toward the RH side of the vehicle and release the side bolster.

Fig 4: Removing RH Side Bolster

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

With the affected bolster latch released, pull the side bolster forward and remove.