Ford Escape: Rear Seats / Removal and Installation - Rear Seat Armrest

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the rear seat.
   Refer to: Rear Seat (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Detach the rear seat backrest cover J-clip.
   

1. Remove the rear seat backrest cover inboard child safety seat tether anchor bezel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 
   
   1. Unzip the inboard side rear seat backrest cover.
      
   2. Position the rear seat backrest cover.
      

1. Remove the rear seat armrest bolts.
   Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. Raise the rear seat backrest into the upright position.
   

1. Position the rear seat armrest into the lowered position.
   

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   Remove the rear seat armrest.
   
   • Lift the rear seat armrest up and out to release the retainers.
     

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.