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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 186 (SEAT SYSTEM)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYSEAT CUSHION - THIRD ROW, BENCHDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Disassembly and Assembly

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Disassembly and Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Disassembling/Assembling Seat Cushion - Third Row, Bench
G03988996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the third row bench seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - THIRD ROW .
  2. Remove the third row bench backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - THIRD ROW, BENCH .
  3. Pull to release and remove the LH backrest latch outboard cover.
    • Pull the release strap through the trim cover.
  4. Remove the 3 screws and remove the LH backrest latch inboard cover.
    • Pull the release strap through the trim cover.
  5. Pull to release and remove the RH backrest latch outboard cover.
  6. Remove the 3 screws and remove the RH backrest latch inboard cover.
    7. NOTE: If damaged when removed, install new plastic rivets.
  7. Remove the 2 rivets and pull the cushion handle out of the pocket.
    • Using an appropriate tool, from under the rivet head, pry the rivet up.
      • When removing the plastic rivet, make sure not to get under the insert or the rivet will not come out.
    • Another method that can be used to remove the plastic rivets is to drive a screw partially into the rivet head and pull the screw and rivet head out. This will require new plastic rivets be installed.
      Fig 2: Removing Rivets
      G03988943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Separate the pivot release cable and casing and remove the pivot release handle.
  9. Remove the 2 screws on each side at the bottom of the load floor panel.
  10. Pull out to release the retainers and remove the load floor panel.
  11. Remove the screw, release the tab and remove the LH floor latch cover.
  12. Remove the screw, release the tab and remove the RH floor latch cover.
  13. Release the cushion trim cover retainers from the cushion frame and remove the trim cover and foam pad.
    • On assembly, the LATCH and child safety seat tether anchor must be accessible through the trim cover.
      Fig 3: Releasing Cushion Trim Cover Retainers From Cushion Frame
      G03988944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Separate the floor latch cable from the LH backrest latch.
    Fig 4: Separating Floor Latch Cable From LH Backrest Latch
    G03988999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Separate the cable, remove 2 bolts and the LH backrest latch.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Removing Bolts And LH Backrest Latch
      G03989000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove 2 bolts, route the cable out of the cushion frame and remove the RH backrest latch.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Removing RH Backrest Latch
      G03989001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the 2 bolts from the LH floor latch.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
      Fig 7: Removing 2 Bolts From LH Floor Latch
      G03989002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the 2 bolts from the RH floor latch and remove the floor latch assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Removing Floor Latch Assembly
      G03989003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Separate the pivot release cable and casing from the pivot tube release lever and bracket.

    Remove the pivot release cable.

    Fig 9: Removing Pivot Release Cable
    G03989004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove 8 bolts and the cushion frame.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  21. Remove the bolt and the LH safety belt buckle.
    • To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
  22. Remove the bolt and the RH safety belt buckle.
    • To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
  23. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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