Seat Backrest Second Row, 60 Percent: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
When installing the backrest, the retaining bolts must be tightened in the sequence described in this procedure.
NOTE:
Seat without inflatable safety belts shown. Limo, livery and seat with inflatable safety belts similar.
NOTE:
For parts identification and location, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Second Row in this service information.
- 1.
Remove the 60 percent seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat - Second Row .
- 2.
From under the seat, detach the 2 sets of cushion cover J-clips, 1 side retainer and separate the cushion cover from the lower anchor and tethers for children wires.
- 3.NOTE: Typical cushion cover retainer shown, others similar.
Detach the cushion cover retainers and pull them out from between the riser and cushion frame.
- 8.
Remove the 2 pin-type retainers, detach 2 retainers attached to the hardback panel and separate the hook-and-loop strips.
- 9.
Remove the armrest. Refer to Seat Armrest .
- 11.
Lift the backrest foam pad away from the backrest frame, cut the tie strap, disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector and detach the retainer.