Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
4. Release the kneeling mechanism cable from the backrest frame.
5. Remove the 2 inboard and 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts and remove the backrest assembly.
Installation
1. Remove 3 screws, recliner handle and outboard recliner outer cover.
2. Remove 2 screws and the inboard recliner outer cover.
3. WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The
recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Position the inboard recliner pin to the recliner stop.
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The recliner pin must contact the inboard recliner outer plate (stop).
4. WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The
recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: If the latch feet are not locked around the strikers on the mounting plate, the recliners will not lock in position.
NOTE: If the inboard recliner is not positioned to the recliner stop (or any upright position) when the outboard recliner is positioned to the
recliner stop and the release strap is let go of, the recliners will not lock in place.
Pull the release strap at the outboard recliner and position the outboard recliner pin to contact the recliner stop. Let go of the release strap and the
inboard and outboard recliners will lock in place.
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Each recliner pin must contact the recliner outer plate (stop).
5. Position the backrest assembly to the inboard and outboard recliners and hand-start the 2 inboard and 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
6. NOTICE: The recliner-to-backrest frame bolts must be tightened in sequence or recliner latches that do not lock in place or binding may
occur.
Install the recliner-to-backrest frame bolts in the following sequence:
1. Install the inboard recliner-to-backrest frame upper bolt.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
