Ford Explorer: Third Row Seats / Removal and Installation - Third Row Seat Backrest Cover
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver |
Interior Trim Remover |
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
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Remove the third row seat backrest.
Refer to: Third Row Seat Backrest (501-10C Third Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Release the spring tension.
Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Remove the third row head restraint pad.
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Release the tabs and remove the manual head restraint release handle bezel.
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Detach the J-clip from the third row seat frame.
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Release the third row seat backrest cover J-clip.
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Release the tabs and remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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NOTICE:
Use care when separating the backrest cover from the
hook-and-loop strips or the hook-and-loop strips may be torn from the
backrest foam.
Remove the third row seat backrest cover.
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Roll the backrest cover up while detaching the hook-and-loop strips.
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Route the manual head restraint release strap through the backrest cover.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-123Locking Ring, Fuel TankTKIT-2004J-FTKIT-2005U-LM
Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component...
Removal
Remove the front halfshaft.
Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
Remove the engine mount LH.
Refer to: Engine Mount LH (303-01 Engine)
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Detach the front axle assembly vent hose...
Categories
WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could
reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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