Removal and Replacement of Mountaineer AWD V8-46L Seat Cushion | Body and Frame Repairs
NOTE: LH seat shown, RH similar.
1. Remove the second row bucket seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Second Row, Bucket See: Service and Repair/Rear Seat/Seat -
Second Row, Bucket.
2. Remove the second row bucket seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Second Row, Bucket See: Seat Back/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Seat/Seat Backrest - Second Row, Bucket.
3. Remove the screw and the release handle.
4. Remove the 2 screws and the 2 LH latch covers.
5. Remove the 2 screws and the 2 RH latch covers.
6. NOTICE: Use care when separating the cushion trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the
seat cushion foam pad.
Release the cushion trim cover J-clips, separate the hook-and-loop fasteners and remove one row of hog rings.
7. Release the cable from the seat riser and remove the cushion trim cover.
8. Remove the seat cushion foam pad.
9. Remove the 2 lower latch cover screws and the 2 LH lower latch covers.
10. NOTE: The left and right latches with cables are one assembly and should not be separated.
Remove the 4 lower latch bolts and the latch pivot.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
11. Remove the 2 lower latch nuts and separate the latch assembly.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
12. NOTE: On assembly, route the cable as shown.
Remove the riser attachment cable and the latch assembly.
13. Remove the torsion rod and the cushion pad support.
14. Remove the front spring hinge bolts, springs and seat cushion frame assembly.
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To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
15. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Seat Cushion - Third Row