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:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
When changing the air filter element, use
only the air filter element listed...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
Do not service the brake pedal or brake booster
without first removing the stoplamp switch. This switch must be removed
with the brake pedal in the at-rest position...