F 350 2WD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order. Springs (one each side) must rest against the bottom of the front seat back frame and hook over the
pawls on each end of the latch.
2. Tighten upper bolt to 30-40 N.m (22-30 Lb-Ft) and the lower bolt to 27-43 N.m (20-32 Lb-Ft).
Latch, Split Back Bench Seat
REMOVAL
1. Remove seat from vehicle by removing nuts attaching front seat tracks to front floor pan.
2. Remove attaching screws and front seat back latch lower cover from front seat back.
3. Remove back trim to gain access to latch mechanism.
4. Remove seat back-to-cushion attaching bolt and washer.
5. Remove two screws and bundling strap connecting the lever to latch pawl.
6. Unhook rod from lever and pawl.
7. Cut and remove the pawl pivot pin.
8. Disconnect spring from front seat back frame.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert a new pivot pin through holes in seat back and pawl.
2. Flatten end of pivot pin to retain pin into front seat back frame.
