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Rear Seat Backrest Latch - 2.0L Duratec-RS (Zetec) > < Front Seat

Focus RS 2003 (09.2002-)

Seating - Front Seat Backrest—2.0L Duratec-RS (Zetec) Focus RS 2003 (09/2002-)
Removal and Installation

Removal

  1. Raise the seat to maximum height.

  1. Remove the front seat cushion.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The plastic retaining clip may break on removal. Always install a new clip to prevent loose trim.
    Remove the seat outer upper trim panel.
    1. Detach and discard the front retaining clip.
    1. Detach the rear locking tang.

  1. Remove the seat outer lower trim panel.
    1. Using a suitable screwdriver, detach the rear retaining tang.
    1. Raise the seat outer trim panel.

  1. Remove the safety belt buckle and pretensioner.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:To avoid damage to the backrest recliner handwheel, even pressure must be applied to the opposite sides of the handwheel.
    Remove the backrest recliner handwheel.

  1. Remove the seat inner trim panel.
    • Remove the retaining pin.

  1. Remove the front seat backrest.
    1. Remove the retaining nuts.
    1. Slide the backrest to the side to remove it from the seat base frame.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Rear Seat Backrest Latch - 2.0L Duratec-RS (Zetec) > < Front Seat