Ford Explorer: Second Row Seats / Removal and Installation - Second Row Single Seat Backrest Cover
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Base vehicle shown, police vehicle similar.
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
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Remove the second row seat.
Refer to: Second Row Seat (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Second Row Seat - Police (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the second row seat head restraint guide sleeve.
Refer to: Second Row Seat Head Restraint Guide Sleeve (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
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If equipped
Release the retainers and remove the second row easy entry manual release cable handle bezel.
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Remove the second row single seat recline handle retaing clip.
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Remove the second row seat recline handle.
Base vehicles
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Remove the second row single 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 single seat inboard 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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Remove the second row single 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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Remove the second row single seat backrest cover child safety seat tether anchor bezel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the second row single seat backrest cover lower J-clip
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Lift the second row single seat backrest cover.
All vehicles
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On both sides.
Unzip the second row single seat backrest cover.
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Position the second row single seat backrest cover aside.
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Release the hook-and-loop-retainer.
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Remove the pin-type retainers.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the second row single seat backrest heater mat electrical connector and release the retainers.
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Remove the second row single seat backrest cover and foam.
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NOTICE:
Use care when separating the seat backrest trim
cover from the hook-and-loop strips or the hook-and-loop strips may be
torn from the seat backrest foam.
NOTICE:
Use care when separating the seat backrest trim
cover from the hook-and arrow or the hook may be torn from the seat
backrest foam.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the second row single seat backrest cover.
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Invert the cover.
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Release the hook-and-loop strips.
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Release the hook-and-arrows.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
Second row outboard seat - Base vehicle
Push the second row outboard seat head restraint release butt..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) seat shown, RH (right hand) seat similar.
Remove the second row seat...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp(s)
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03D Engine Cooling - 3...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
RH (right hand) shown, LH (left hand) similar.
Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel - Police (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Categories
When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.
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A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
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