Fusion FWD V6-3.0L (2009)
Seat Cover: Service and Repair
Rear Seat
Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 40 Percent
Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 40 Percent
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the 40 percent rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Rear See: Seat Back/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement/Rear Seat.
2. Release the lower J-strip, 4 J-clips and remove the staples from each side.
3. 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.
Partially invert the trim cover separating the hook-and-loop strips and remove the first row of hog rings.
4. Continue to invert the backrest trim cover separating the hook-and-loop strips and removing all rows of hog rings working up the backrest.
5. Remove the backrest trim cover.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 60 Percent
Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, 60 Percent
Removal and Installation
All seats
1. Remove the 60 percent rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Rear See: Seat Back/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement/Rear Seat.
2. Release the trim cover lower J-strip.
Seats equipped with armrest
3. Invert the trim cover enough to gain access to the armrest-to-backrest bolts.
4. Remove the 4 armrest-to-backrest bolts and support plate.
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For installation, adjust the armrest horizontally as needed for good fit.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. Separate the armrest assembly from the backrest and position aside.
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For assembly, align the armrest bracket locator tab to the backrest frame.
6. Release the 4 pin-type retainers, separate the armrest trim cover panel from the backrest and remove the armrest assembly.
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For a broken retainer, push the remaining end through and into the backrest frame and install a new pin-type retainer during assembly.
7. Remove the pin-type retainer from the backrest trim cover armrest pocket.
