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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the safety belt buckles from the retaining strap on both rear seats.

Fig 1: Removing Safety Belt Buckles From Retaining Strap Both Rear Seats
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the 2 seat riser-to-floor front bolts (1 shown).
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating Seat Riser-To-Floor Front Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 seat riser-to-floor rear nuts (1 shown).
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Locating Seat Riser-To-Floor Rear Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the front seats forward for access to remove the rear seats.

NOTE: Removing the rear seat requires more than one technician.

Lift the rear seats off of the floor and rotate forward 180 degrees.
Remove the seats from the vehicle.

NOTE: Left seat shown, right seat similar.

Fig 4: Removing Seat Riser Nuts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the nuts for the seat riser on the affected seat.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
Remove the 4 bolts for the affected seat.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Locating Seat Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure the safety belt is not twisted prior to installation.
- Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.