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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004EXCURSION 2WD V10-6.8L VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONREAR SEATQUAD BUCKET, CREW CAB
2004 Ford Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN S
Quad Bucket, Crew Cab
2004 Ford Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN SSECTION Quad Bucket, Crew Cab
REAR SEAT - QUAD BUCKET, CREW CAB
REMOVAL
NOTE: Removing the rear seat requires more than one technician.
Vehicles with second row center console
1. Remove the center console.
All vehicles

2. Remove the safety belt buckles from the retaining strap on both rear seats.

3. Remove the two seat riser-to-floor front bolts (one shown).

4. Remove the two seat riser-to-floor rear nuts (one shown).
5. Position the front seats forward for access to remove the rear seats.
6. NOTE: Removing the rear seat requires more than one technician.
Lift the rear seats off of the floor and rotate forward 180 degrees.
7. Remove the seats from the vehicle.

8. NOTE: Left seat shown, right seat similar.
Remove the nuts for the seat riser on the affected seat.

9. Remove the four bolts for the affected seat.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
- Make sure the safety belt is not twisted prior to installation.
REMOVAL
NOTE: Removing the rear seat requires more than one technician.
Vehicles with second row center console
1. Remove the center console.
All vehicles
2. Remove the safety belt buckles from the retaining strap on both rear seats.
3. Remove the two seat riser-to-floor front bolts (one shown).
4. Remove the two seat riser-to-floor rear nuts (one shown).
5. Position the front seats forward for access to remove the rear seats.
6. NOTE: Removing the rear seat requires more than one technician.
Lift the rear seats off of the floor and rotate forward 180 degrees.
7. Remove the seats from the vehicle.
8. NOTE: Left seat shown, right seat similar.
Remove the nuts for the seat riser on the affected seat.
9. Remove the four bolts for the affected seat.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
- Make sure the safety belt is not twisted prior to installation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.