Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Focus 1999 (08.1998-12.2004) > Mechanical Repairs | 5 Body and Paint | 501 Body and Paint | 501-10 Seating | Description and Operation | Diagnosis and Testing | Removal and Installation | Disassembly and Assembly | Rear Seat Cushion

Seating - Rear Seat Cushion—Vehicles Built From: 08/2000

Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)

Disassembly and Assembly

Disassembly

NOTE:The rear seat double cushion is shown in the procedure. The single cushion is similar.

NOTE:Retain the corner protector.

Detach the seat cushion cover from the seat base.
- Detach the plastic retaining strip.

Detach the cushion cover from each side of the cushion.
1. Roll the cushion cover towards the center to access the pleating hog rings.
1. Cut the hog rings.

Remove the cushion cover.
1. Roll the cushion cover back to access the pleating hog rings.
1. Cut the hog rings.

Assembly

NOTE:Use hog ring pliers to close the hog rings. Do not use any other tool. The hog rings must be closed to overlap 8 mm as illustrated.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

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