Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
4. NOTE: The shock should be fully extended when removing.
Remove the shock from the seat assembly.
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Pry the retaining clip out and separate the shock at the mounting plate and cushion frame.
5. Remove the second row 40 percent E-Z entry seat backrest.
6. Remove 3 screws, recliner handle and outboard recliner outer cover.
7. Remove 2 screws and the inboard recliner outer cover.
8. Remove the 2 screws and the latch feet release bar.
9. Release all the cushion trim cover retainers and pin-type retainers.
10. Remove the cushion trim cover and cushion foam pad from the cushion frame.
11. CAUTION: Use care when separating the cushion trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from
the cushion foam pad.
Release the hook-and-loop strips and separate the cushion trim cover from the cushion foam pad.
12. Remove 2 outboard recliner-to-cushion frame bolts and separate the outboard recliner.
13. Remove the outboard recliner inner cover.
14. Remove the outboard recliner.
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Rotate the cable casing out of the outboard recliner.
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NOTE: The cable ends are color coded/keyed to the levers.
Rotate the cable ends out of the outboard recliner levers.
3
Remove the outboard recliner.
15. Remove the 2 screws, pull to separate and remove the kneeling mechanism inboard leg inner and outer covers.
16. Separate the cable to the kneeling mechanism inboard leg.
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Turn and separate the cable casing retainer at the inboard side of the kneeling mechanism inboard leg.
2
Separate the cable from the kneeling mechanism inboard leg release lever.
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Remove any cable casing retainers.