Ford Explorer: Second Row Seats / Removal and Installation - Second Row Seat Folding Mechanism
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) seat shown, RH (right hand) seat similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the second row seat recline handle retaining clip.
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Remove the second row seat recline handle.
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Remove the second row seat center valance.
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Release the retainer.
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Release the retainer.
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Remove the second row seat outboard side shield.
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Remove the screw.
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Detach the retainers.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Lift the side shield and pull outward.
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Lift the side shield and pull outward.
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Push the side shield forward.
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Position aside the second row seat folding mechanism cable.
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Remove the second row seat folding mechanism cable connector from the recline actuator.
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Position the second row seat folding mechanism cable out of the bracket.
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Release the second row seat folding mechanism cable pin-type retainer.
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Remove the second row seat folding mechanism.
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From under the seat remove the bolts.
Torque:
27 lb.in (3 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Visually inspect that the second row seat folding mechanism cable bushing is not resting on the cable connector.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installat..
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully...
Other information:
General Service Warnings
Review carefully the information below before beginning
any repair. Following these warnings is a list of specific system
warnings that must be reviewed before beginning work on any listed
system.
WARNING:
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a
Telematics Control Unit (TCU) have remote start technology and may start
the engine at any t..
Overview
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SSF
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F clutch control valve
3
F clutch latch valve
4
F clutch apply circuit
5
F clutch piston
6
F clutch assembly
7
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