Ford Fusion: Rear Seats / Rear Seat Backrest Latch. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

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

1. 1. Remove the bolt and position the rear center safety belt aside. Lift the rear seat latch release handle.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
   2. Lower the rear seat backrest.
      
   3. Rotate the backrest hinge locking arm to release the backrest.
      
   4. Remove the seat backrest.
      

NOTE: It is necessary to remove the 40 percent seat backrest before the 60 percent seat backrest will release.

1. 1. Lift the rear seat latch release handle.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
   2. Lower the rear seat backrest. Remove the backrest latch bezel. Unzip the backrest cover and release the backrest cover J-clips.
      
   3. Rotate the backrest hinge locking arm to release the backrest.
      
   4. Remove the seat backrest.
      

1. 1. Remove the screw.
      Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
   2. Remove the seat latch bezel.
      
   3. Position aside the backrest cover foam.
      

1. Remove the bolts and the rear seat backrest latch.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.