Ford Explorer: Second Row Seats / Removal and Installation - Second Row Center Seat

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

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: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Release the tabs and remove the second row center seat LH front bolt cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove and discard the second row center seat LH front bolt.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. Release the tabs and remove the second row center seat RH front bolt cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove and discard the second row center seat RH front bolt.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. 
   Position the second row center seat wiring harness aside.
   
   1. Disconnect the second row center seat wiring harness electrical connector.
      
   2. Release the second row center seat wiring harness pin-type retainer.
      

1. NOTE: To remove, pry from the front of the rear bolt cover.

   Release the tabs and remove the second row center seat rear bolt covers.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove and discard the second row center seat rear bolts.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. Remove the second row center seat.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.