Seat Backrest - Rear

Seat Backrest - Rear, Taurus, Sable

Removal and Installation

40 Percent Backrest










60 Percent Backrest









60 percent and 40 percent backrest

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion - Rear, Taurus, Sable Seat Cushion - Rear.

2. Remove the 40 percent backrest lower outboard nut.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

3. Pull the 40 percent backrest release strap, releasing the backrest latch from the striker and pivot the 40 percent seat forward.

4. Slide the 40 percent backrest out of the 60 percent pivot rod and remove.

60 percent backrest only

5. Remove the 3 lower nuts from the 60 percent backrest at the 2 backrest mounting brackets.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

6. Pull the 60 percent backrest release strap, releasing the backrest latch from the striker and pivot the 60 percent seat forward and remove.

60 percent and 40 percent backrest

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.