Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
7. Position the backrest trim cover and foam pad to access the latch cover screws.
8. Remove the latch covers in the following sequence.
1. Remove the 4 latch cover screws.
2. Detach the backrest trim cover from the latch covers.
3. Remove the latch covers.
Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles
9. Remove the 2 backrest support panel lower screws and detach the latch release cable from the backrest support panel.
Sport Trac vehicles
10. 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.
Separate the hook-and-loop fasteners and invert the backrest trim cover. Pull the backrest trim cover up over the top of the backrest frame to
expose the backrest support panel screws and the upper latch bolts.
11. Remove the backrest support panel in the following sequence.
1. Remove the backrest support panel screws.
2. Slide the backrest support panel down and release it from the safety belt retractor cover.
3. Release the latch release cable from the backrest support panel.
4. Remove the backrest support panel.
12. Remove the screw and the inner latch cover.
13. Remove the 2 upper latch bolts.
14. Separate the latch release cable pin-type retainer from the backrest frame.
All vehicles
15. Remove the outboard upper pivot latch bolt.
16. Remove the 2 inboard and 2 outboard latch-to-backrest frame bolts.
17. Remove the 60 percent backrest.
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For Explorer and Mountaineer, position the latch release cable out from between the backrest frame and backrest support panel.
Installation
Sport Trac vehicles
1. Install the backrest frame to the inboard and outboard latches in the following sequence.
1. Position the backrest frame to the inboard and outboard latches and hand-start the 2 inboard and 2 outboard latch-to-backrest frame bolts.
2. Hand-start the outboard upper pivot latch bolt.
3. Install the 2 inboard latch-to-backrest frame bolts.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
4. Install the 2 outboard latch-to-backrest frame bolts.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. Install the outboard upper pivot latch bolt.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
