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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

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

  1. 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.

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