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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1. Remove the second row center seat.
   Refer to: Second Row Center Seat (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 
   Lift the second row center seat backrest cover.
   
   1. Remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezel.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Release the J-clip.
      
   3. Unzip the backrest cover.
      
   4. Lift the backrest cover.
      

1. NOTE: When removing the command control wiring harness retainers note the specific locations for installation.

   If equipped.
   
   1. Disconnect the command control sun shade electrical connector.
      
   2. Disconnect the command control module electrical connectors.
      
   3. Remove the wiring harness retainers.
      

1. Remove the second row seat armrest bolts.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. NOTE: If equipped with a command control armrest, note the location of the wiring harness pigtail as it passes through the seat.

   Release the clips and remove the second row seat armrest.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.