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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2000SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIRDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYREAR SEAT BACKRESTFULL BACKREST,FOUR DOOR
2000 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Full Backrest,Four Door
2000 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Full Backrest,Four Door
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the seat backrest.For additional information, refer to Rear Seat Backrest-Full Backrest, Four Door in the removal portion.

2. Remove the staples, then unclip the snap clip.

3. Remove the pushpins, then remove the staples (one on each end).

4. Remove the hog rings and staples.

5. Remove the pushpins.
6. Remove the seat backrest pad from the seat backrest.
ASSEMBLY
1. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
1. Remove the seat backrest.For additional information, refer to Rear Seat Backrest-Full Backrest, Four Door in the removal portion.
2. Remove the staples, then unclip the snap clip.
3. Remove the pushpins, then remove the staples (one on each end).
4. Remove the hog rings and staples.
5. Remove the pushpins.
6. Remove the seat backrest pad from the seat backrest.
ASSEMBLY
1. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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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.