Ford Explorer: Third Row Seats / Removal and Installation - Third Row Seat Head Restraint

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

1. Remove the third row seat backrest cover.
   Refer to: Third Row Seat Backrest Cover (501-10C Third Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the third row seat backrest foam pin-type retainers.
   

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   1. Route the head restraint manual release handle through the third row seat backrest foam.
      
   2. Remove the third row seat backrest foam.
      

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   1. Cut the tie strap.
      
   2. Detach the third row head restraint cable retainer.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   3. Rotate and disconnect the third row head restraint cable.
      

1. If equipped.
   
   1. Detach the third row head restraint cable retainer.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Detach the third row head restraint cable from the bracket.
      

1. Remove the third row head restraint bolts.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

1. Remove the third row head restraint.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.