Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
3. Remove the LH latch-to-cushion frame bolt.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
LH or RH latch
4. Position the third row seat LH backrest down.
5. Remove the vehicle jack.
6. Remove the 2 bolts and the vehicle jack mounting bracket.
7. Remove the 2 screws and the RH latch cover.
8. Separate the cable and casing from the RH latch.
9. NOTICE: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from
the backrest foam pad.
Release the RH seat backrest trim cover lower and inboard J-clips and roll the backrest trim cover up to access the 2 RH latch-to-backrest frame
bolts.
10. Remove the 2 RH latch-to-backrest frame bolts.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
11. Remove the floor mounting bracket center front and rear nuts.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
12. Remove the 2 latch-to-floor mounting bracket nuts.
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To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
13. Remove the RH latch.
LH latch
14. Position the third row seat LH backrest up and the RH backrest down.
15. Remove the 2 screws and the LH latch cover.
16. Separate the cable and casing from the LH latch.
17. NOTICE: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from
the backrest foam pad.
Release the LH seat backrest trim cover lower and inboard J-clips and roll the backrest trim cover up to access the 2 LH latch-to-backrest frame
bolts.
18. Remove the 2 LH latch-to-backrest frame bolts.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
19. Remove the LH latch.
20. Remove the safety belt buckle assembly-to-latch nut and remove the safety belt buckle assembly.
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To install, tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
Both latches
