Mountaineer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007)
24. NOTE: Note the routing of the cable for installation.
Remove the kneeling mechanism release handle with cable.
1. Turn and separate the cable casing retainer at the inboard side of the outboard kneeling mechanism leg.
2. Separate the cable from the outboard kneeling mechanism leg release lever.
3. Separate any cable casing retainers to the cushion frame and remove the kneeling mechanism release handle with cable.
25. Remove the cushion frame.
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Remove the cushion frame-to-kneeling mechanism bolt.
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Remove the cushion frame-to-latch foot assembly bolt.
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Remove the 2 inboard recliner-to-cushion frame bolts.
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Remove the cushion frame.
26. Remove the 2 bolts and the safety belt buckles.
27. Remove the inboard recliner.
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Remove the inboard recliner-to-kneeling mechanism bolt.
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Remove the inboard recliner-to-latch feet assembly bolt.
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Remove the inboard recliner.
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Remove the inboard recliner inner cover.
28. Using the release levers, manually release the inboard and outboard latch feet and remove the latch feet assembly from the mounting plate.
29. Remove the 2 kneeling mechanism-to-mounting plate nuts and remove the kneeling mechanism.
Assembly
1. Position the kneeling mechanism to the mounting plate and install the 2 kneeling mechanism-to-mounting plate nuts.
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Tighten to 41 Nm (30 lb-ft).
2. NOTE: Latch feet will hang down lower than the mounting plate, potentially causing the latch feet to partially latch. Make sure the latch feet are
completely latched.
Position the latch feet assembly to the mounting plate strikers and latch the feet in place.
3. Install the inboard recliner inner cover.
4. Position the inboard recliner.
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Position the inboard recliner to the kneeling mechanism and latch feet assembly.
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Hand start the latch feet assembly-to-inboard recliner bolt.
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Hand start the kneeling mechanism-to-inboard recliner bolt.
