Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
11. Install the cable to the kneeling mechanism outboard leg and cushion frame.
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Attach the cable to the kneeling mechanism outboard leg release lever.
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Position, turn and install the cable casing retainer at the inboard side of the kneeling mechanism outboard leg.
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Attach any cable casing retainers.
12. Position the 2 latch foot covers and install the 2 screws.
13. Position the inner and outer covers around the kneeling mechanism outboard leg and install the 2 screws.
14. Position the inner and outer covers around the kneeling mechanism inboard leg and install the 2 screws.
15. Install the latch feet retracting link.
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Position the spacer between the latch feet retracting link and inboard latch foot.
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Install the bolt through the latch feet retracting link and spacer and into the inboard latch foot.
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Install the latch feet retracting link bolt into the kneeling mechanism inboard leg.
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Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
16. Position the inboard and outboard recliner inner covers.
17. Align the cushion trim cover to the cushion foam pad and attach the hook-and-loop strips.
18. Position the cushion foam pad and trim cover to the cushion frame and attach the cushion trim cover retainers and pin-type retainers.
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Make sure the lower anchor and tethers for children wires at the rear of the cushion frame are positioned through the cushion trim cover and
accessible for use after installation.
19. Position the latch feet release bar and install the 2 screws.
20. Install the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry
See: Seat Back/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Second Row Seating/Seat Backrest/Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z
Entry.
21. Lower the backrest and position the seat to the E-Z entry position.
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The latch feet should be released from the mounting plate and the cushion and backrest must be pivoted up.
22. Using the kneeling mechanism release handle on the backrest, pull the handle and position the kneeling mechanism down in the fold flat load floor
position.
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The cushion and backrest of the seat will be in the E-Z entry position and the kneeling mechanism will be in the fold flat load floor position.
23. NOTE: The shock should be fully extended when installed.
Position and install the shock onto the seat assembly.
24. Install the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat into the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry See:
Service and Repair/Second Row Seating/Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry.
25. Cycle the backrest down and then back to the upright position. Make sure the inboard and outboard recliners simultaneously and securely
lock in the upright position.
Seat Cushion - Second Row, 60 Percent, E-Z Entry
Seat Cushion - Second Row, 60 Percent, E-Z Entry
Second Row, 60 Percent, E-Z Entry Cushion
