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Latch-Rear Seat, 60/40 Split: Removal

  1. Remove the rear seat back; refer to SEAT BACKREST-REAR, 60/40 SPLIT .
  2. Place the seat on a clean workbench.
  3. Unhook the retainer.
    Fig 1: Identifying Unhook Retainer
    G01373908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Invert the rear seat trim up to the hog rings.
    Fig 2: Inverting Rear Seat Trim Up To Hog Rings
    G01373909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the hog rings.
    Fig 3: Removing Hog Rings
    G01373910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If equipped with the release knobs, separate the seat back latch from the seat back release knob.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Separate the seat back latch from the seat back release knob.
    Fig 4: Removing Seat Back Latch From Seat Back Release Knob
    G01373911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If equipped with pull straps, remove the seat back latch.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the seat back latch.
    Fig 5: Removing Seat Back Latch
    G01373912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.