Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Pull out to release the outboard recliner from the recliner release shaft.
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Separate the outboard recliner.
5. Remove the outboard recliner inner cover.
6. Remove the outboard recliner.
1. Rotate the cable casing out of the outboard recliner.
2. NOTE: The cable ends are color coded/keyed to the levers.
Rotate the cable ends out of the outboard recliner levers.
3. Remove the outboard recliner.
Inboard recliner
7. Remove the 2 screws and inboard recliner outer cover.
8. Separate the inboard recliner.
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Remove the 2 inboard recliner-to-cushion frame bolts and the safety belt buckle.
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NOTE: When pulling the inboard recliner out, note keyed position of recliner release shaft as it may pull out of outboard recliner.
Pull out to release the inboard recliner from the recliner release shaft.
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Separate the inboard recliner.
9. Remove the inboard recliner inner cover.
10. Remove the screw and separate the kneeling mechanism release cable pivot at the inboard recliner.
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Remove the inboard recliner.
Installation
Inboard and/or outboard recliners
1. If necessary, position the recliner release shaft onto the recliner release pivot stub of the recliner still attached to the seat.
Inboard recliner
2. Install the inboard recliner inner cover.
3. NOTE: The inboard recliner inner cover is removed for clarity.
Position the inboard recliner release pivot stub into the recliner shaft.
