Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
1. Remove the third row bench seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Third Row See: Service and Repair/Third Row/Seat - Third Row.
2. Remove the third row bench backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Third Row, Bench See: Seat Back/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Third Row/Seat Backrest - Third Row, Bench.
3. Pull to release and remove the LH backrest latch outboard cover.
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Pull the release strap through the trim cover.
4. Remove the 3 screws and LH backrest latch inboard cover.
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Pull the release strap through the trim cover.
5. Pull to release and remove the RH backrest latch outboard cover.
6. Remove the 3 screws and RH backrest latch inboard cover.
7. NOTE: If damaged when removed, install new plastic rivets.
Remove the 2 rivets and pull the cushion handle out of the pocket.
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Using an appropriate tool, from under the rivet head, pry the rivet up.
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When removing the plastic rivet, make sure not to get under the insert or the rivet will not come out.
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Another method that can be used to remove the plastic rivets is to drive a screw partially into the rivet head and pull the screw and rivet head
out. This will require new plastic rivets be installed.