Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
2. Install the inboard recliner-to-backrest frame lower bolt.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
3. Install the outboard recliner-to-backrest frame upper bolt.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
4. Install the outboard recliner-to-backrest frame lower bolt.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
7. Position the kneeling mechanism release handle and cable back through the backrest frame and backrest trim cover openings.
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Attach the kneeling mechanism release cable to the backrest frame.
8. Roll the backrest trim cover down, attach the hook-and-loop strips and connect the backrest trim cover lower J-clip.
9. Position the kneeling mechanism release handle to the backrest opening and push in, engaging the clips.
10. Route the outboard recliner release strap before installing the outboard recliner outer cover.
11. Install the outboard recliner outer cover.
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Position the outboard recliner outer cover.
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Route the release strap through the cover.
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Install the 2 screws.
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Install the recliner handle.
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Install the screw.
12. Position the inboard recliner outer cover and install the 2 screws.
13. 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/Second Row Seating/Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry.
14. 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 Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent, E-Z Entry
Seat Backrest - 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/Second Row Seating/Seat - Second Row, 60/40, E-Z Entry.
2. NOTICE: Use care when separating the seat back trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from
the backrest foam pad.
Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip, hook-and-loop strips and partially invert the backrest trim cover to expose the 2 inboard and 2
outboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
3. Separate the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame.
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Release the 3 kneeling mechanism release handle clips and separate from the backrest frame. Pull the kneeling mechanism release handle and
cable back through the backrest frame.
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Separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame can also be done by going between the backrest foam pad and
