Fusion AWD L4-2.3L (2008)
Rear Seat Backrest, 40 Percent
Removal
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the 2 forward backrest-to-floor bolts from the affected rear backrest assembly.
3. NOTE: If the center safety belt retractor locks and the safety belt webbing prevents the backrest from lowering, raise the backrest upward to
release the safety belt retractor and belt webbing.
Release the backrest latch in the luggage compartment area and position the backrest downward.
4. Position aside the floor trim cover behind the backrest to gain access to the rearward backrest-to-floor bolts and remove the 2 bolts.
5. Raise the rear seat backrest and hinge assembly upward from the 2 locator pins on the floor and remove the backrest.
Installation
Backrest
1. NOTE: Make sure the rear seat safety belt webbing is positioned in front of the backrest assembly for installation and is not positioned
underneath the backrest pivot assembly.
Position the rear seat backrest pivot assembly to the 2 locator pins on the floor.
