Seat System: Removal & Installation Ford Explorer IV

REMOVAL

Note. The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

Note. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Pry out at the bottom, then slide up and remove the cushion side shield cover.
2. Remove the bolt and separate the safety belt anchor from the seat.
3. Remove the seat track-to-floor bolt front cover. Pull up at the front to release the clips, then slide up and forward to remove. The seat track must be back far enough for the rear of the cover to slide up and the locator tab to separate from the seat track.
4. Position the seat so that the seat track bracket does not engage the safety belt buckle and pretensioner bracket attached to the cushion frame. If equipped with power seats, move the seat to its highest vertical position.
5. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-270926) .
6. Remove the 2 seat track-to-floor front bolts.
7. Remove the 2 seat track-to-floor bolt rear covers.
8. Remove the 2 seat track-to-floor rear bolts.
9. Tip the seat, release the wire harness pin-type retainers, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the seat.

INSTALLATION

All seats

Seat - Exploded View, Front

Note. Driver backrest shown, passenger backrest similar.

Scheme 32

Note. Power seat track shown, manual seat track similar.

Scheme 33

Note. Manual seat track shown, power seat track similar.

Scheme 34

1. For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedures.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Note. The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

Note. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

Note. Driver shown, passenger similar.

All seats

Note. The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

Note. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All seats

Note. The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

Note. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All seats

Note. The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

Note. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All seats

Note. The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

Note. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Front»(ref-270931-S24396874672007110700000) .
2. Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to «Seat Backrest - Front»(ref-270931-S16541718482007110700000) .
3. Remove the plastic rivets attaching the backrest trim cover to the inboard and outboard recliners.
4. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip, hook-and-loop strips and invert the trim cover to the first row of hog rings.
5. Remove the one-way push clip on the side of the inboard power recliner. Slide the recliner shaft out from the outboard side of the seat enough to clear the inboard recliner and power recline motor.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the screw and the power recline motor.

1. Install the recliner motor in the following sequence. Position the recliner shaft through the recliner motor and inboard recliner. Install a new one-way push clip onto the recliner shaft at the inboard power recliner. Turn the recliner motor so the recliner motor mounting hole lines up with the screw hole in the inboard power recliner. Install the recliner motor bolt. Connect the recliner motor electrical connector.
2. Roll the backrest trim cover down, attach the hook-and-loop strips and connect the backrest trim cover lower J-clip.
3. Position the backrest trim cover to the inboard and outboard recliners and install the plastic rivets.
4. Install the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to «Seat Backrest - Front»(ref-270931-S16541718482007110700000) .
5. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Front»(ref-270931-S24396874672007110700000) .

Note. The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

Note. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All seats

Scheme 35

1. Position the gear selector to NEUTRAL.
2. Remove the console trim ring.
3. Open the center console door, remove the 2 screws and pull up on the console finish panel to release the retainers.
4. Disconnect the power point electrical connector and remove the console finish panel.
5. Pull out to release the retainers and separate the instrument panel center lower RH and LH finish panels.
6. Pull out to release the retainers and separate the instrument panel center finish panel.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector, release the 4 tabs and remove the heated seat/heated windshield switch pack.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 36

1. Position the gear selector to NEUTRAL.
2. Remove the console trim ring.
3. Open the center console door, remove the 2 screws and pull up on the console finish panel to release the retainers.
4. Disconnect the power point electrical connector and remove the console finish panel.
5. Pull out to release the retainers and separate the instrument panel center lower RH and LH finish panels.
6. Pull out to release the retainers and separate the instrument panel center finish panel.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector, release the 4 tabs and remove the memory SET switch.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

Note. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All seats

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1. For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedures.

Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry

Material

Scheme 47

Scheme 48

40 percent seat

1. Lower the backrest and position the seat to the E-Z entry position.
2. Remove the 40 percent seat in the following sequence. Remove the mounting plate-to-floor front bolt. To install, apply threadlock and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Remove the 2 rubber stud caps. Remove the 2 mounting plate-to-floor nuts. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Remove the 2 mounting plate-to-floor rear bolts. To install, apply threadlock and tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Remove the 40 percent seat.
3. Lower the backrest and position the seat to the E-Z entry position.
4. Remove the 60 percent seat in the following sequence. Remove the mounting plate-to-floor front inboard bolt. To install, apply threadlock and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Remove the mounting plate-to-floor front outboard bolt. To install, apply threadlock and tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Remove the 2 rubber stud caps. Remove the 2 mounting plate-to-floor nuts. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Remove the 4 mounting plate-to-floor rear bolts. To install, apply threadlock and tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Remove the 60 percent seat.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. When installing any seat-to-floor bolts or studs, apply threadlock. Make sure the safety belt and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.

1. Remove the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry»(ref-270931-S30181234212007110700000) .
2. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip, hook-and-loop strips and partially invert the backrest trim cover to expose the 2 inboard and 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
3. Separate the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame. Release the 3 kneeling mechanism release handle clips and separate from the backrest frame. Pull the kneeling mechanism release handle and cable back through the backrest frame. Separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame can also be done by going between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame. Release the top and side clips and push out separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame.
4. Release the kneeling mechanism cable from the backrest frame.
5. Remove the 2 inboard and 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts and remove the backrest assembly.

1. Using an appropriate tool, push in the hole of each head restraint guide while lifting up and remove the head restraint.
2. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip, hook-and-loop strips and partially invert the trim cover.
3. Separate the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame. Release the 3 kneeling mechanism release handle clips and separate from the backrest frame. Separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame can also be done by going between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame. Release the top and side clips and push out, separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame.
4. Release the hook-and-loop strips and invert the trim cover as high as it will go. Pull the kneeling mechanism release handle and cable through the backrest trim cover opening.
5. From between the backrest foam pad and the backrest frame, reach up, pinch the ends together and remove the head restraint guides.
6. Remove the backrest trim cover.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the second row, 60 percent E-Z entry seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry»(ref-270931-S30181234212007110700000) .
2. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip, hook-and-loop strips and partially invert the backrest trim cover to expose the 2 inboard and 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
3. Separate the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame. Release the 3 kneeling mechanism release handle clips and separate from the backrest frame. Pull the kneeling mechanism release handle and cable back through the backrest frame. Separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame can also be done by going between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame. Release the top and side clips and push out separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame.
4. Release the kneeling mechanism cable from the backrest frame.
5. Remove 2 screws and the inboard recliner outer cover.
6. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt and separate the safety belt anchor from the inboard recliner.
7. Remove the 2 inboard and 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts and remove the backrest assembly.

1. Using an appropriate tool, push in the hole of each head restraint guide while lifting up and remove the head restraint.
2. Remove 2 screws and the inboard recliner outer cover.
3. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt and separate safety belt anchor from the inboard recliner. To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
4. Remove the safety belt bezel.
5. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip, hook-and-loop strips and partially invert the backrest trim cover.
6. Separate the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame. Release the 3 kneeling mechanism release handle clips and separate from the backrest frame. Separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame can also be done by going between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame. Release the top and side clips and push out separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame.
7. Release the hook-and-loop strips and invert the trim cover as high as it will go. Pull the kneeling mechanism release handle and cable through the backrest trim cover opening.
8. From between the backrest foam pad and the backrest frame, reach up, pinch the ends together and remove the 2 head restraint guides.
9. Route out the safety belt and remove the backrest trim cover.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the 2 screws and the latch feet release bar.
2. Release all the cushion trim cover retainers and pin-type retainers.
3. Release the hook-and-loop strips and remove the cushion trim cover from the cushion foam pad.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the 2 screws and the latch feet release bar.
2. Release all the cushion trim cover retainers and pin-type retainers.
3. Release the hook-and-loop strips and separate the cushion trim cover from the cushion foam pad.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. After installation, make sure the LATCH and safety belt buckles are accessible to the occupants.

Inboard and/or outboard recliners

1. Remove the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry»(ref-270931-S30181234212007110700000) .
2. Remove the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat backrest. For additional information, refer to «Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry»(ref-270931-S05414624832007110700000) .
3. Remove 3 screws, recliner handle and outboard recliner outer cover.
4. Separate the outboard recliner. Remove the 2 outboard recliner-to-cushion frame bolts. NOTE: When pulling outboard recliner out, note keyed position of recliner release shaft as it may pull out of inboard recliner. Pull out to release the outboard recliner from the recliner release shaft. Separate the outboard recliner.
5. Remove the outboard recliner inner cover.
6. Remove the outboard recliner. Rotate the cable casing out of the outboard recliner. NOTE: The cable ends are color coded/keyed to the levers. Rotate the cable ends out of the outboard recliner levers. Remove the outboard recliner.
7. Remove the 2 screws and inboard recliner outer cover.
8. Separate the inboard recliner. Remove the 2 inboard recliner-to-cushion frame bolts and the safety belt buckle. NOTE: When pulling the inboard recliner out, note keyed position of recliner release shaft as it may pull out of outboard recliner. Pull out to release the inboard recliner from the recliner release shaft. Separate the inboard recliner.
9. Remove the inboard recliner inner cover.
10. Remove the screw and separate the kneeling mechanism release cable pivot at the inboard recliner. Remove the inboard recliner.

Inboard and/or outboard recliners

1. Remove the second row, 60 percent E-Z entry seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry»(ref-270931-S30181234212007110700000) .
2. Remove the second row, 60 percent E-Z entry seat backrest. For additional information, refer to «Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent, E-Z Entry»(ref-270931-S22448235182007110700000) .
3. Separate the kneeling mechanism release cable pivot at the inboard recliner.
4. Release the cushion trim cover at the inboard side of the cushion frame. Pull the cushion trim cover back to expose 4 inboard recliner bolts.
5. Remove the inboard recliner. Remove the 2 inboard recliner-to-cushion frame bolts. Remove the inboard recliner-to-kneeling mechanism bolt. Remove the inboard recliner-to-latch feet assembly bolt. NOTE: When pulling inboard recliner out, note keyed position of recliner release shaft as it may pull out of outboard recliner. Pull out and remove the inboard recliner. Remove the inboard recliner inner cover.

1. Remove the second row, 60 percent E-Z entry seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry»(ref-270931-S30181234212007110700000) .
2. Remove the second row, 60 percent E-Z entry seat backrest. For additional information, refer to «Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent, E-Z Entry»(ref-270931-S22448235182007110700000) .
3. Remove 3 screws, recliner handle and outboard recliner outer cover.
4. Remove the 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
5. Remove 2 outboard recliner-to-cushion frame bolts, pull out and separate the outboard recliner.
6. Remove the outboard recliner inner cover.
7. Remove the outboard recliner. Rotate the cable casing out of the outboard recliner. NOTE: The cable ends are color coded/keyed to the levers. Rotate the cable ends out of the outboard recliner levers. Remove the outboard recliner.

Seat - Second Row, 60/40 Bench

Material

Scheme 49

Note. When removing the 60 percent seat, the 40 percent seat must be removed first to gain access to the 60 percent seat riser-to-floor nuts and bolts.

All seats

1. Remove the 2 rubber bolt caps.
2. Remove the 2 front riser-to-floor nuts. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. With the seat in the normal sitting position lift the seat cushion up for access to the rear seat attachment fasteners. For 60 percent seat, pull the safety belt buckles through the cushion opening.
4. Remove the 3 riser-to-floor rear bolts. To install, apply threadlock and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. Remove the riser-to-floor rear nut. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
6. Remove the 40 percent seat from the vehicle.
7. Remove the riser-to-floor outboard bolt. To install, apply threadlock and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
8. Remove the riser-to-floor inboard nut. To install, apply threadlock and tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
9. Remove the 2 riser-to-floor rear nuts. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
10. Remove the 60 percent seat from the vehicle.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure. When installing any seat-to-floor bolts or studs, apply threadlock.
12. Make sure the safety belt buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.

1. Release the seat backrest J-clip.
2. Remove all the staples holding the backrest trim cover to the backrest support panel.
3. Invert the seat backrest trim cover and foam pad to access the latch cover screws.
4. Remove the 4 screws and the 2 covers. Detach the seat backrest material attachment from both of the latch covers.
5. Remove the 2 backrest support panel lower screws and detach the latch cable. Position the cable out from between the backrest frame and backrest support panel.
6. Remove the 4 backrest pivot bolts.
7. Remove the 40 percent backrest.

1. Position the backrest to the latch. The cable is to be routed in front of the spring.
2. The cable is to pass between the backrest frame and the backrest support at the 2 points shown.
3. Install the 4 backrest pivot bolts. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
4. Install the 2 backrest support panel lower screws.
5. Position the 2 covers and install the 4 screws. Attach the material attachments to both of the latch covers.
6. Roll the seat backrest trim cover and foam pad back down into position.
7. Position the trim cover and install staples in the backrest support panel.
8. Attach the seat backrest J-clip.

1. Remove the head restraint.
2. Release the seat backrest J-clip.
3. Remove all the staples holding the backrest trim cover to the backrest support panel.
4. Invert the seat backrest trim cover and foam pad to access the head restraint sleeve.
5. Squeeze together the tip of the head restraint sleeve and pull the sleeve out of the frame tube.
6. Separate the hook-and-loop fasteners. Remove the seat backrest trim cover.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
2. Release the seat backrest J-clip.
3. Remove all the staples holding the backrest trim cover to the backrest support panel.
4. Invert the seat backrest trim cover and reposition the foam pad to access the latch cover screws and latch cable.
5. Remove the 4 screws and the 2 covers. Detach the seat backrest material attachment from both of the latch covers.
6. Remove the 2 backrest support panel lower screws and detach the latch cable. Position the cable out from between the backrest frame and backrest support panel.
7. Remove the outboard upper pivot latch bolt.
8. Remove the 4 backrest pivot bolts.
9. Remove the 60 percent backrest.

1. Position the backrest to the latch. The cable is to be routed in front of the spring.
2. The cable is to pass between the backrest frame and the backrest support at the 2 points shown.
3. Install the 4 backrest pivot bolts. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
4. Install the outboard pivot latch bolt. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. Install the 2 backrest support panel lower screws.
6. Attach the material to both of the latch covers. Position the 2 covers and install the 4 screws.
7. Roll the seat backrest trim cover and foam pad back down into position.
8. Position the trim cover and install staples in the backrest support panel.
9. Attach the seat backrest J-clip.
10. Position the safety belt anchor and install the bolt. Tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).

1. Remove the second row, 60 percent seat. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Second Row, 60/40 Bench»(ref-270931-S10132875122007110700000) .
2. Using an appropriate tool, push in the hole of each head restraint guide while lifting up and remove the head restraint.
3. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt. To install, tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
4. Pull out at the bottom and remove the safety belt guide cover.
5. Release the backrest trim cover J-clip.
6. Remove all the staples in the backrest support panel.
7. Separate the hook-and-loop fasteners, invert the backrest trim cover and remove the hog rings.
8. Squeeze together the tip of the head restraint sleeve and pull the sleeve out of the frame tube.
9. Separate the hook-and-loop fasteners. Remove the backrest trim cover. Feed the safety belt out through the backrest trim cover.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the second row, 40 percent of 60/40 bench seat. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Second Row, 60/40 Bench»(ref-270931-S10132875122007110700000) .
2. Release the J-clips, separate the hook-and-loop fasteners, remove the hog rings and the cushion trim cover.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the second row, 60 percent seat. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Second Row, 60/40 Bench»(ref-270931-S10132875122007110700000) .
2. Release the J-clips, separate the hook-and-loop fasteners, remove the hog rings and the cushion trim cover.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Seat - Second Row, Bucket

Material

Scheme 50

Note. LH seat shown, RH seat similar.

1. Remove the 2 rubber bolt caps.
2. Remove the 2 seat mounting nuts. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Fold the affected bucket seat up to the E-Z entry position.
4. Pull up to release and remove the floor riser trim cover.
5. Remove the safety belt buckle bolt and the safety belt buckle. To install, apply threadlock and tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
6. Remove the 3 seat mounting bolts. To install, apply threadlock and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
7. Remove the bucket seat.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. When installing any seat-to-floor bolts or studs, apply threadlock.

1. Release all of the seat backrest J-clips. Slightly raise the backrest trim cover.
2. Remove all of the staples in the backrest trim cover.
3. Pull the seat backrest material up and remove the 4 backrest bolts. Remove the backrest assembly. To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the head restraint.
2. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip, separate the hook-and-loop fasteners, remove 2 rows of hog rings and invert the backrest trim cover as high as it will go.
3. Squeeze together the tip of the head restraint sleeve and pull the sleeve out of the frame tube.
4. Remove the seat backrest trim cover.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Release the cushion trim cover J-clips, separate the hook-and-loop fasteners and remove one row of hog rings.
2. Release the cable from the seat riser and remove the cushion trim cover.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Seat - Third Row

Material

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All seats

1. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and the cargo management system.
3. Separate any power fold seat wire harness pin-type retainers and disconnect the power fold seat motor electrical connectors.
4. Remove the 2 LH and 2 RH floor mounting bracket bolts. To install, apply threadlock and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
5. Remove the floor mounting bracket center front and rear nuts. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
6. Remove the floor mounting bracket front bolt and child safety seat tether anchor. To install, apply threadlock and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
7. Remove the floor mounting bracket LH and RH nuts. To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
8. Remove the third row seat.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure. When installing any seat-to-floor bolts or studs, apply threadlock.

Seat - Exploded View, Third Row

Note. RH backrest shown, LH similar.

Scheme 53

Note. RH cushion shown, LH similar.

Note. Power latch shown, manual latch similar.

Scheme 54

1. For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedures.

All seats

1. Fold the backrest not being serviced down.
2. Remove 2 bolts and the hinge cover on the backrest being serviced.
3. Remove 2 bolts and the latch cover on the backrest being serviced.
4. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip on the backrest being serviced.
5. Release the backrest trim cover side J-clips, hook-and-loop strips and invert the trim cover to expose the 2 hinge-to-backrest frame bolts and the 2 latch-to-backrest frame bolts on the backrest being serviced.
6. Separate the cable casing from the latch and remove the cable from the latch lever on the backrest being serviced.
7. Remove the 2 hinge-to-backrest frame bolts and the 2 latch-to-backrest frame bolts and remove the backrest. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Fold the backrest not being serviced down.
2. Release the backrest trim cover J-clip at the top of the trim cover by the head restraint. Pull the head restraint release strap through the backrest trim cover.
3. Remove the 2 head restraint-to-backrest frame bolts and remove the head restraint. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
4. Remove 2 bolts and the hinge cover.
5. Remove 2 bolts and the latch cover.
6. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip.
7. Release the backrest trim cover side J-clips, hook-and-loop strips, invert and remove the backrest trim cover.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Position the backrest to the upright position.
2. Remove the third row seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Third Row»(ref-270931-S03369307012007110700000) .
3. Remove the latch-to-cushion frame bolt and the hinge-to-cushion frame bolt. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
4. From under the front of the cushion frame, release the cushion trim cover from the studs to access the 2 cushion pivot link assembly-to-cushion frame nuts.
5. Remove the 2 cushion pivot link assembly-to-cushion frame nuts. Remove the cushion assembly. To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the third row seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Third Row»(ref-270931-S03369307012007110700000) .
2. Release the cushion trim cover retainers attached to the bottom of the cushion frame.
3. Invert the cushion trim cover, release the hook-and-loop strips and separate the cushion trim cover from the cushion foam pad.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. The power-fold seat motor is serviced with the latch bracket.

LH or RH motors

1. Position the backrest with the working motor in the opposite position of the backrest with the motor that is not working.
2. Remove the third row seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «Seat - Third Row»(ref-270931-S03369307012007110700000) .
3. Remove 2 latch-to-floor mounting bracket nuts. To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
4. From under the RH seat, remove the 2 cushion pivot link assembly-to-cushion frame nuts and remove the RH 50 percent seat from the floor mounting bracket. To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
5. Remove the latch-to-cushion frame bolt. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
6. Remove 2 bolts and the latch cover.
7. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip on the side with the motor being serviced.
8. Release the backrest trim cover side J-clips, hook-and-loop strips and invert the trim cover to expose the 2 latch-to-backrest frame bolts on the side with the motor being serviced.
9. Remove the 2 latch-to-backrest frame bolts and remove the latch with motor. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
10. Remove the safety belt buckle assembly-to-latch nut and remove the safety belt buckle assembly. To install, tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. The third row seat control switches are located in the LH quarter trim panel.

Scheme 55

1. Pull out on the third row seat control switch bezel and separate from the LH quarter trim panel.
2. Disconnect the third row seat control switch(es), release the retainers and remove the third row seat control switch(es).
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

LH or RH latch

1. Position both of the third row seat backrests up.
2. Remove the RH latch-to-cushion frame bolt. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
3. Remove the LH latch-to-cushion frame bolt. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
4. Position the third row seat LH backrest down.
5. Remove the vehicle jack.
6. Remove the 2 bolts and the vehicle jack mounting bracket.
7. Remove the 2 screws and the RH latch cover.
8. Separate the cable and casing from the RH latch.
9. Release the RH seat backrest trim cover lower and inboard J-clips and roll the backrest trim cover up to access the 2 RH latch-to-backrest frame bolts.
10. Remove the 2 RH latch-to-backrest frame bolts. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
11. Remove the floor mounting bracket center front and rear nuts. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
12. Remove the 2 latch-to-floor mounting bracket nuts. To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
13. Remove the RH latch.
14. Position the third row seat LH backrest up and the RH backrest down.
15. Remove the 2 screws and the LH latch cover.
16. Separate the cable and casing from the LH latch.
17. Release the LH seat backrest trim cover lower and inboard J-clips and roll the backrest trim cover up to access the 2 LH latch-to-backrest frame bolts.
18. Remove the 2 LH latch-to-backrest frame bolts. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
19. Remove the LH latch.
20. Remove the safety belt buckle assembly-to-latch nut and remove the safety belt buckle assembly. To install, tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
21. To install, reverse the removal procedure. The latch(es) must be in the backrest fold down position to install.