Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
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. CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat back 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
21. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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The latch(es) must be in the backrest fold down position to install.
