Rear Seat Backrest - Third Row

1. Remove the third row seat backrest. For additional information, refer to REAR SEAT - THIRD ROW .
2. Disassemble the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
3. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
   Fig 1: Rear Seat Backrest - Third Row Disassembly Sequence

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 2: Load Floor Rods Disassembly Note 

1. Remove the load floor from the seat backrest.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Rotate the rod 90 degrees and pull it out.
   Fig 2: Removing Load Floor Rods

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 4: Head Restraint Sleeves Disassembly Note 

NOTE: The inboard and outboard head restraint sleeves are not interchangeable.
NOTE: The head restraint sleeves incorporate an alignment tab that must face forward when installed.
Fig 3: Removing Head Restraint Sleeve
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
1. Squeeze together the tip of the head restraint sleeve and pull the sleeve out of the frame tube.

Item 5: Backrest Trim Cover Disassembly Note 

CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat upholstery from the hook and loop strip, or the hook and loop strip can be torn from the seat backrest foam pad.
1. Separate the hook and loop fasteners.