Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Position the latching feet assembly to the mounting plate strikers and latch the feet in place.
3. Install the cushion frame.
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Position the cushion frame to the latch feet assembly and kneeling mechanism.
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Install the 2 latch feet assembly-to-cushion frame bolts.
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Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
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Install the 2 kneeling mechanism-to-cushion frame bolts.
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Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
4. Position the recliner release shaft onto the inboard recliner release pivot stub.
5. Position the inboard recliner and recliner release shaft to the cushion frame.
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Position the inboard recliner to the cushion frame with the recliner release shaft through the cushion frame opening.
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Position the safety belt buckle to the inboard recliner forward bolt hole and install the 2 inboard recliner-to-cushion frame bolts.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
6. NOTE: The cable ends are color coded/keyed to the levers.
Position each keyed cable end to the outboard recliner lever and rotate to the locked position.
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Install the cable casing to the outboard recliner.
7. Position the outboard recliner release pivot stub into the recliner shaft and install the outboard recliner-to-cushion frame bolts.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
