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

Ford Explorer 2020-2023 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Second Row Seats / Removal and Installation - Second Row Seat Folding Mechanism

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: LH (left hand) seat shown, RH (right hand) seat similar.

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


    1. Remove the second row seat recline handle retaining clip.
    1. Remove the second row seat recline handle.

  1. Remove the second row seat center valance.
    1. Release the retainer.
    1. Release the retainer.

  1. Remove the second row seat outboard side shield.
    1. Remove the screw.
    1. Detach the retainers.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    1. Lift the side shield and pull outward.
    1. Lift the side shield and pull outward.
    1. Push the side shield forward.

  1. Position aside the second row seat folding mechanism cable.
    1. Remove the second row seat folding mechanism cable connector from the recline actuator.
    1. Position the second row seat folding mechanism cable out of the bracket.
    1. Release the second row seat folding mechanism cable pin-type retainer.

  1. Remove the second row seat folding mechanism.
    • From under the seat remove the bolts.
      Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Visually inspect that the second row seat folding mechanism cable bushing is not resting on the cable connector.

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