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.

1. Depower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. Position the rear seat to the furthest rearward position.
   

1. Release the tabs and remove the rear seat front bolt covers.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the rear seat front bolts.
   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. Disconnect the rear seat electrical connector.
   

1. Position the rear seat to the furthest forward position.
   

1. Position the rear seat seatbelt through the seatbelt guide.
   

1. Fold the rear seat backrest into the fold flat position.
   

1. Remove the rear seat nuts.
   Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)

1. 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.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Repower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).