Ford Explorer: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat

Removal

  WARNING: The following procedure describes critical repair steps required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to the seat structure. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the seat components and increases the risk of serious personal injury.

NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.

1. Move the front seat to the full upward position and forward or rearward to access all of the seat bolts.
   

1. Depower the SRS.
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. 
   Disconnect the front seat harness electrical connector.
   
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
      

1. Remove the front seat bolt covers.
   

1. 
   Remove the front seat.
   
   • Remove and discard the bolts.
     

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Install the front seat bolts in the following sequence.
   
   1. Install the front inboard bolt.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
   2. Install the front outboard bolt.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
   3. Install the rear inboard bolt.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
   4. Install the rear outboard bolt.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

1. Repower the SRS.
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).