Ford Explorer: Second Row Seats / Removal and Installation - Second Row 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: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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

1. Remove the second row seat front bolts.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. If equipped.
   Disconnect the second row seat electrical connectors.
   

1. Position the second row seat in the full forward position.
   

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

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

1. Remove the second row seat.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.