Explorer Sport 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST
ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
2. Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, NOTES, AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION/REACTIVATION PROCEDURE. Refer
to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
3. Remove the front seat.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, NOTES, AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FRONT SEAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.
4. Remove the front seat track.
5. Remove the front seat backrest.
6. Separate the seat back trim cover lower J-clip.
7. Remove and discard the hog rings from the two swing rods (one shown).
8. Slide the swing rods out of the seat back trim cover.
