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.
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Remove the rear seat.
Refer to: Rear Seat (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Detach the rear seat backrest cover J-clip.
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Remove the rear seat backrest cover inboard child safety seat tether anchor bezel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Unzip the inboard side rear seat backrest cover.
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Position the rear seat backrest cover.
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Remove the rear seat armrest bolts.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Raise the rear seat backrest into the upright position.
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Position the rear seat armrest into the lowered position.
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Remove the rear seat armrest.
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Lift the rear seat armrest up and out to release the retainers.
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 installation...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Hog Ring Plier
Removal
WARNING:
Seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with
seat side airbags cannot be repaired...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH rear door speaker shown, RH rear door speaker is similar.
Remove the rear door interior trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Using a non-marring tool, release and position the headlamp switch out.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the headlamp switch...