Mountaineer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007)
16. Make sure the inboard recliner pin is through the cable pivot.
17. Install the kneeling mechanism release cable to the kneeling mechanism outboard leg.
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Attach the cable to the kneeling mechanism outboard leg release lever.
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Position, turn and install the cable casing retainer at the inboard side of the kneeling mechanism outboard leg.
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Attach any cable casing retainers.
18. Position the inner and outer covers around the kneeling mechanism outboard leg and install the 2 screws.
19. Position the inner and outer covers around the kneeling mechanism inboard leg and install the 2 screws.
20. Position the 2 latch foot covers and install the 2 screws.
21. Position the latch feet retracting link retainer onto the latch feet retracting link shaft.
22. Position the latch feet retracting link into the kneeling mechanism coupler engaging the retainer.
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The kneeling mechanism coupler is part of the kneeling mechanism.
23. Slide the latch feet retracting link retainer back to the kneeling mechanism coupler, engaging the retainer.
24. Position the spacer between the latch feet retracting link and outboard latch foot and install the bolt.
25. Align the safety belt buckle anti-rotation tabs to the cushion frame openings and install the 2 bolts.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
26. Align the cushion trim cover to the cushion foam pad and attach the hook-and-loop strips.
27. Position the cushion foam pad and trim cover to the cushion frame and attach the cushion trim cover retainers and pin-type retainers.
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Pull the 2 safety belt buckles through the cushion trim cover and foam pad.
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Make sure the LATCH is accessible to the occupant.
28. Position the latch feet release bar and install the 2 screws.
29. Install the second row, 60 percent E-Z entry seat backrest.
30. Lower the backrest and position the seat to the E-Z entry position.
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The latch feet should be released from the mounting plate and the cushion and backrest must be pivoted up.
31. Using the kneeling mechanism release handle on the backrest, pull the handle and position the kneeling mechanism down in the fold flat load floor
position.
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The cushion and backrest of the seat will be in the E-Z entry position and the kneeling mechanism will be in the fold flat load floor position.
32. NOTE: The shock should be fully extended when installed.
Position and install the shock onto the seat assembly.
33. Install the second row, 60 percent E-Z entry seat into the vehicle.
34. Cycle the backrest down and then back to the upright position. Make sure the inboard and outboard recliners simultaneously and securely lock in
the upright position.
