Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2007)
1. Using an appropriate tool, push in the hole of each head restraint guide while lifting up and remove the head restraint.
2. Remove 2 screws and the inboard recliner outer cover.
3. CAUTION: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
Remove the safety belt anchor bolt and separate safety belt anchor from the inboard recliner.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
4. Remove the safety belt bezel.
5. 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 backrest trim cover lower J-clip, hook-and-loop strips and partially invert the backrest trim cover.
6. 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.
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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.
7. Release the hook-and-loop strips and invert the trim cover as high as it will go.
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Pull the kneeling mechanism release handle and cable through the backrest trim cover opening.
8. From between the backrest foam pad and the backrest frame, reach up, pinch the ends together and remove the 2 head restraint guides.
9. Route out the safety belt and remove the backrest trim cover.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Seat Cushion Cover - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry
SEAT CUSHION COVER - SECOND ROW, 40 PERCENT E-Z ENTRY
