Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent

Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent, Taurus X

Removal

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 60 percent seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Seat - Rear, Second Row, Taurus X Seat - Rear, Second Row.

2. From under the seat, release 3 sets of cushion trim cover J-clips.

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

4. From under the seat, release the J-clip at the RH side of the cushion frame.

5. Pull the cushion trim cover outboard retainer out from between the riser and the cushion frame.





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

7. Remove the bolt and separate the safety belt buckle and safety belt anchor assembly from the RH recliner.

8. Release the 2 backrest trim cover lower J-clips.

9. Release the 4 backrest trim cover inside J-clips from the hard back panel.

10. Roll the trim cover up and remove the 2 LH recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.

11. Pull and remove the outboard pivot cover.

12. Remove the pivot bolt.

13. Lift the backrest foam pad and trim cover. Remove the 2 RH recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.





14. Remove the backrest.

Installation

1. Position the backrest frame to the cushion frame.

2. Install the backrest frame bolts in the sequence shown.

1. Install the 2 LH recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
- Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

2. Install the pivot bolt.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

3. Install the 2 RH recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
- Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).





3. Position and install the outboard pivot cover.

4. Reposition the backrest trim cover and attach the 4 backrest trim cover inside J-clips to the hard back panel.

5. Attach the 2 backrest trim cover lower J-clips.

6. Position the safety belt buckle and the safety belt anchor assembly to the RH recliner and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

7. Reposition the cushion foam pad and cushion trim cover to the cushion frame.

8. Insert the cushion trim cover LH retainer back between the riser and the cushion frame.





9. From under the seat, attach the cushion trim cover J-clip at the RH side of the cushion frame.

10. From under the seat and at the back, between the cushion foam pad and frame, attach the cushion trim cover J-clip to the seat cushion frame.

11. From under the seat, attach 3 sets of cushion trim cover J-clips.

12. Install the 60 percent seat into the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Seat - Rear, Second Row, Taurus X Seat - Rear, Second Row.