Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry
Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry
Removal
1. Remove the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry
See: Service and Repair/Rear Seat/Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry.
2. NOTICE: 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 backrest trim cover lower J-clip, hook-and-loop strips and partially invert the backrest trim cover to expose the 2 inboard and 2
outboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
3. Separate the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame.
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Release the 3 kneeling mechanism release handle clips and separate from the backrest frame. Pull the kneeling mechanism release handle and
cable back through the backrest frame.
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Separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame can also be done by going between the backrest foam pad and
backrest frame. Release the top and side clips and push out separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame.
