Taurus X AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
6. NOTICE: Use care when separating the seat back trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip may be torn from
the seat back foam.
Partially invert the backrest trim cover and remove the 2 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
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To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
7. Remove the backrest.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Seat Recliner - Inboard, Second Row, 60 Percent
Seat Recliner - Inboard, Second Row, 60 Percent, Taurus X
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the 60 percent seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Seat - Rear, Second Row, Taurus X See: Service and
Repair/Second Row/Seat - Rear, Second Row.
2. Remove the 60 percent rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent, Taurus X See: Second
Row/Seat Backrest/Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent.
3. Remove the pin-type retainer, screw and RH recliner cover.
4. Remove the 3 RH recliner-to-riser bolts.
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To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
5. NOTE: Note cable routing for correct installation.
Remove the cushion frame yoke-to-RH recliner bolt, detach the cable and remove the RH recliner.
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To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent
Seat Recliner - Outboard, Second Row, 60 Percent, Taurus X
Removal and Installation
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.
1. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip on the LH side.
2. Release the 2 backrest trim cover inside J-clips to hard back panel.
3. Roll the trim cover up and remove the 2 LH recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
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To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
4. Remove 2 screws, pull and remove the riser LH inner cover.
5. Remove 3 screws and the riser LH outer cover.
6. Remove the screw and manual recliner handle.
7. Remove 2 screws and LH recliner outer cover.
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On assembly, make sure the release strap is through the cover opening.
8. From under the seat, release 3 sets of cushion trim cover J-clips.
