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Seat-Back, Third Row Bench: Disassembly

  1. Remove the third row seat back. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST-THIRD ROW BENCH .
  2. Remove the headrests.
    Fig 1: Removing Headrests
    G03413454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Unhook the J-clips.
    Fig 2: Unhooking J-Clips
    G03413455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the headrest guide sleeve tubes.
    1. Squeeze the tabs.
    2. Remove the headrest guide sleeve tubes.
      Fig 3: Removing Headrest Guide Sleeve Tubes
      G03413456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the seat back frame from the seat back foam and trim cover.
  6. CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat back trim cover from the hook and loop strips or the hook and loop strips may be torn from the seat back foam.
  7. On leather seats position the seat back trim cover to expose the hog rings.
  8. Remove the seat back trim cover.
    • Remove the hog rings.