Ford Escape: Rear Seats / Removal and Installation - Rear Seat
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components
and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to
the seat structure. Failure to follow step instructions may result in
incorrect operation of the seat components and increases the risk of
serious personal injury.
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Position the rear seat to the furthest rearward position.
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Release the tabs and remove the rear seat front bolt covers.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the rear seat front bolts.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Disconnect the rear seat electrical connector.
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Position the rear seat to the furthest forward position.
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Position the rear seat seatbelt through the seatbelt guide.
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Fold the rear seat backrest into the fold flat position.
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Remove the rear seat nuts.
Torque:
52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
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Remove the rear seat.
Installation
NOTE:
During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing is not
twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Repower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
Outboard head restraint guide sleeves
Push the rear seat outboard head restraint release buttons...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Activation
The HF45 transmission does not have an external mechanical lever to override P . To shift the transmission out of P
the vehicle needs a 12 volt power source. If the battery voltage is
not sufficient, an external 12 volt power source will be required to
shift the transmission out of P ...
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position.
Unlock the steering column.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
Lock the steering column...