Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L (2010)
9. Install the 2 outboard recliner-to-cushion frame bolts.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Inboard and/or outboard recliners
10. Install the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry
See: Rear Seat/Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry.
11. Install the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat into the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry See:
Service and Repair/Rear Seat/Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry.
12. 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.
Seat Recliner - Inboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry
Seat Recliner - Inboard, Second Row, 60 Percent E-Z Entry
Removal
1. Remove the second row, 60 percent E-Z entry seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry
See: Service and Repair/Rear Seat/Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry.
2. Remove the second row, 60 percent E-Z entry seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent, E-Z
Entry See: Rear Seat/Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent, E-Z Entry.
3. Separate the kneeling mechanism release cable pivot at the inboard recliner.
4. Release the cushion trim cover at the inboard side of the cushion frame. Pull the cushion trim cover back to expose 4 inboard recliner bolts.
5. Remove the inboard recliner.
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Remove the 2 inboard recliner-to-cushion frame bolts.
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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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NOTE: When pulling inboard recliner out, note keyed position of recliner release shaft as it may pull out of outboard recliner.
Pull out and remove the inboard recliner.
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Remove the inboard recliner inner cover.
Installation
1. If necessary, position the recliner release shaft onto the outboard recliner release pivot stub.
2. Install the inboard recliner inner cover.
3. NOTE: The inboard recliner inner cover has been removed for clarity.
Position the inboard recliner.
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Position the inboard recliner release pivot stub into the recliner release shaft.
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Align the inboard recliner to the cushion frame, latch feet assembly and kneeling mechanism.
