Seat Cushion - Second Row, 40 Percent

Seat Cushion - Second Row, 40 Percent, Taurus X

Disassembly and Assembly

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

NOTE: Both seat riser and seat track are shown.










NOTE: LH 40 percent shown, RH similar.

NOTE: With the seat out of the vehicle and the backrest in the fold-flat position, the inboard latch foot must be in the latched position to pivot the backrest back to the upright position.

1. Remove the 40 percent rear seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Rear, Second Row, Taurus X Seat - Rear, Second Row.

2. Remove the 40 percent rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent, Taurus X Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent.

3. Release the cushion trim cover J-clip under the seat.

4. From under the seat and at the back, between the cushion foam pad and cushion frame, release the J-clip attached to the cushion frame.

5. Pull the cushion trim cover retainers out from between the riser/seat track and the cushion frame.





6. Remove the cushion foam pan and cushion trim cover.

7. Remove the 2 screws, pull and remove the riser/seat track outboard inner cover.

8. Remove the 3 screws and riser/seat track outboard outer cover.

9. Remove the screw and manual recliner handle.

10. Remove the 2 screws, pull and remove the recliner outer cover.
- On assembly, make sure the release strap is through the cover opening.

11. Remove the pin-type retainer, release the locator tabs and remove the recliner inner cover.

12. WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Note cable routing for installation.

Remove the 2 cables from the recliner and route them out of the seat cushion frame.

13. Remove the 2 bolts and recliner.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

14. Remove the 6 cushion frame-to-riser/seat track nuts and remove the riser/seat track.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

15. Remove the bolt and safety belt buckle.
- To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).

16. Remove the screw and inboard pivot cover.

17. Remove the pivot grommet.

18. Remove the 2 screws, pull and remove the riser inboard inner cover.

19. Remove the 3 screws and riser inboard outer cover.

20. Remove the cushion trim cover from the cushion foam pad.

21. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.