Seat Back Latch Service Procedure - Revision

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SHOP MANUAL-1989-SECTION 41-20-REAR FORWARD FACING SEAT BACKS-DIFFICULT TO LATCH IN "UP" POSITION-NEW SERVICE PROCEDURE

Article No. 89-12A-9

FORD: 1989 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989 SABLE


ISSUE: Supplemental information for servicing rear forward facing seat backs is now available.

ACTION: Refer to the page following this TSB article for the added procedure on Installation of Seats, Rear - Fold-Down. This information should be inserted in your 1989 Taurus/ Sable Shop Manual, page 41-20-4.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 1800

1989
41-20-3 Seats, Rear-Fold-Down




REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


Seat Cushion, Rear Removal and Installation

1. To remove rear seat cushion, apply knee pressure to lower portion of rear seat cushion. Push rearward to disengage seat cushion from retainer brackets.


2. To install rear seat cushion, apply knee pressure to lower portion of seat cushion assembly. Push rearward and down to engage cushion in retainer brackets.

Seat Back, Rear-Split Folding Removal

1. Remove rear seat cushion as outlined.

2. Remove seat back side bolster lower pads by removing attaching screws (one each). Slide pad upward, while twisting it inboard slightly to disengage plastic push pins retaining pad to quarter trim panel.

3. Remove four bolts (two each seat back) retaining seat back assembly to floorpan.

4. Remove seat back from inboard pivot pin by sliding seat back toward outboard side of vehicle.

1989
41-20-4 Seats, Rear - Fold-Down




REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)


Installation

1. Position seat back onto inboard pivot pin in the full-up position.

2. Install seat back-to-floorpan retaining bolts (two each side).

3. Check seat back latch for proper operation.

NOTE: A nut and bolt have been provided on the LH (40 percent) seat back latch only, to align the RH seat back to the fixed position +/-2 degrees adjustment). To align the RH seat back, loosen the nut and bolt and reposition the bolt in its slot. Tighten the bolt and nut to 35-55 N-m (26-40 ft.lbs. Ensure seat backs operate properly after alignment.
4. Install seat back side pads and attaching screws.

NOTE: If seat back is difficult to latch in "up position, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove the lower seat cushion.

2. Inspect the inboard seat belt attachment points to make sure that the cables are facing forward and not interfering with the seat back. Reposition if necessary and torque seat belt attachment bolts to 22-32 ft.lbs.

3. Loosen the outboard seatback attachment bolts and move the outboard ends of the seatback to their rear-most position.

4. Reinstall seat cushion and verify operation.