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Removal And Installation

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All seats 

NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Second Row  in this service information.

  1. 1.

    Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Second Row  in this service information.

  1. 2.

    Open the cushion cover.

    1. 1.

      Release the clip and separate the strut.

    1. 2.

      Separate the J-clips.

    1. 3.

      Separate the hook-and-loop strips.
GFD95595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Release the clip and remove the strut.

  1. 4.

    NOTE: Typical cushion cover retainer shown, others similar.

    From under the seat, pull the 4 cushion cover retainers out from between the cushion frame and seat track.

GFD95597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Remove the cushion foam pad and cushion cover from the cushion frame.

  1. 6.

    Remove the manual recline handle.

    1. 1.

      Locate the spring clip between the recline cover and handle.

    1. 2.

      Remove the spring clip and slide the manual recline handle off the shaft.
GFD95598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Pull to release the retainers and remove the outboard recliner outer cover.
    • Pull the strap through the cover.

  1. 8.

    Remove the 3 outboard recliner inner cover screws.
GFD95599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Detach the outboard recliner inner cable.

    1. 1.

      Detach the cable and cover.
      • For early build vehicles, using a 3.175 mm (0.125 in) drill, remove the rivet.
      • For late build vehicles, from behind the cable retainer, squeeze the ends together and separate.

    1. 2.

      Separate the cable end from the recliner.
GFD95600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Pull to release the retainers and remove the inboard recliner outer cover.

  1. 11.

    Remove the 3 inboard recliner inner cover screws.
GFD95601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    Detach the inboard recliner inner cable.

    1. 1.

      Detach the cable and cover.
      • For early build vehicles, using a 3.175 mm (0.125 in) drill, remove the rivet.
      • For late build vehicles, from behind the cable retainer, squeeze the ends together and separate.

    1. 2.

      Separate the cable end from the recliner.
GFD95602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Seats with power lumbar 

  1. 13.

    Separate the electrical connector from the front outboard seat track foot (if equipped), remove the 2 screws and the cover.
GFD95603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Remove the 3 screws and separate the outboard outer cover.
GFD95604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 15.

    Separate the pin-type retainer, disconnect the lumbar switch and remove the outboard outer cover.
GFD95605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

All seats 

  1. 16.

    If equipped, separate the electrical connector from the front inboard seat track foot.
GFD95606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 17.

    Remove the 6 nuts, route out the cables and separate the seat track from the cushion frame.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
GFD95607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 18.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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