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Seat - Second Row: Installation

LH inboard striker 

  1. 1.

    NOTE: LH seat inboard striker can be identified with large bolt holes.

    Position the LH inboard seat striker to the floor and install the 2 bolts.

    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

  1. 2.

    Position the console bracket cover and install the 2 screws.

RH inboard seat striker 

  1. 3.

    Position the RH inboard seat striker to the floor and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

Outboard seat strikers 

  1. 4.

    Position the RH or LH outboard seat striker to the floor and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

RH 40 percent seat 

NOTE: Make sure not to lean or apply any lateral pressure on the seat assembly when tightening the seat track-to-floor fasteners. Doing so may cause a binding condition which may adversely affect the operation of the seat.

  1. 5.

    Position the seat in the vehicle and install the retainers.

    1. 1.

      Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan rear inboard nut.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    1. 2.

      Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan rear outboard nut.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    1. 3.

      Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan front outboard bolt.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    1. 4.

      Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan front inboard bolt.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
GFD59640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

LH 40 percent and 60 percent seats 

NOTE: Make sure not to lean or apply any lateral pressure on the seat assembly when tightening the seat track-to-floor fasteners. Doing so may cause a binding condition which may adversely affect the operation of the seat.

  1. 6.

    Position the seat in the vehicle and install the retainers.

    1. 1.

      Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan rear inboard nut.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    1. 2.

      Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan rear outboard nut.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    1. 3.

      Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan front outboard bolt.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    1. 4.

      Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan front inboard bolt.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
GFD59641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

All seats 

  1. 7.

    If equipped, connect the electrical connector(s).

  1. 8.

    NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

    Check the seat for correct operation.

    • With the seat in the upright position, both latch feet must lock to the strikers.
    • When releasing the seat to the E-Z entry position, the latches must release freely and not bind to the strikers.

  1. 9.

    If equipped with inflatable belts, repower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System .