Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Power Seat Motor: Service and Repair
Power-Fold Seat Motor - Third Row
Power-Fold Seat Motor - Third Row
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The power-fold seat motor is serviced with the latch bracket.
LH or RH motors
1. Position the backrest with the working motor in the opposite position of the backrest with the motor that is not working.
2. Remove the third row seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Seat - Third Row See: Service and Repair/Third Row
Seating/Seat - Third Row.
3. From under the RH seat, remove the 2 cushion pivot link assembly-to-cushion frame nuts.
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To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
4. Remove the 2 latch-to-floor mounting bracket nuts and separate the RH seat and power latch from the floor mounting bracket.
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To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
Motor being serviced
5. Remove the latch-to-cushion frame bolt. If unable to position the seat to access the bolt, use a suitable tool to remove the bolt.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
6. Remove the 2 bolts and latch cover.
7. On the side with the motor being serviced, release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip, side retainer and invert the cover up to access to 2
latch-to-backrest frame bolts.
8. Remove the 2 latch-to-backrest frame bolts and remove the latch with motor.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
LH motor
9. Remove the safety belt buckle assembly-to-latch nut and remove the safety belt buckle assembly.
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To install, tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
LH or RH motors
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.