Ford Fusion: Rear Seats / Rear Seat Backrest Latch. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the rear seat cushion.
Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolt and position the rear center safety belt aside. Lift the rear seat latch release handle.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Lower the rear seat backrest.
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Rotate the backrest hinge locking arm to release the backrest.
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Remove the seat backrest.
NOTE:
It is necessary to remove the 40 percent seat backrest before the 60 percent seat backrest will release.
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Lift the rear seat latch release handle.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Lower the rear seat backrest. Remove the backrest
latch bezel. Unzip the backrest cover and release the backrest cover
J-clips.
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Rotate the backrest hinge locking arm to release the backrest.
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Remove the seat backrest.
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Remove the screw.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Remove the seat latch bezel.
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Position aside the backrest cover foam.
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Remove the bolts and the rear seat backrest latch.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The 40 percent backrest must be removed to allow removal of the 60 percent backrest...
Removal
Remove the rear seat cushion.
Release the locking tabs.
Position the rear seat cushion upward.
If equipped with heated seats...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Air Conditioning Service Unit
Air Conditioning Adaptor Kit
Inspection
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C)
System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging procedure in Group 412...
Removal
Remove the luggage compartment lid moulding.
Refer to: Luggage Compartment Lid Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Release the luggage compartment lid release switch.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure...