remove seats FORD E SERIES 1997 4.G Owners Manual

Lumbar support (if equipped)
Rotate the control on the seat to
increase or decrease the lumbar
support.
Rear bench seat
To remove the seats:
1. Disengage the lap/shoulder belt
from the seat by inserting a key or
small screwdriver into the slot in
eco_rear_bench-seat
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the detachable anchor and lifting
upward.
Stow the tongue end of the
detachable anchor.
2. Lift and rotate the LH/RH seat
latch handles rearward.
3. Lift the LH/RH latch rod hook
ends out of the locking holes in
the front strikers.
4. Move the seat rearward and lift
the seats rear hooks away from the
rear strikers prior to lifting the
front hooks out from the front
strikers.
5. Remove the seat assembly.
To install the seat:
1. Position the seat in the vehicle.
2. Align front hooks to front
strikers, prior to lowering the rear
hooks and aligning them with the
rear strikers.
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3. Engage the LH/RH latch rod
hook ends in the front striker
locking holes.
4. Rotate the LH/RH latch handles
forward, and at the same time
slide the seat assembly forward to
engage the strikers. Continue
forward movement until the seat
reaches the end of its travel.
5. Make sure the safety belt is not
twisted, then insert the seat belt
tongue into detachable anchor
until you hear a ªclickº and feel
the latch engage.
Always latch the vehicle
seat to the floor, whether
the seat is occupied or empty. If
not latched, the seat may cause
injury during a sudden stop.
Quick release captains chair
To remove the seats:
1. Disengage the lap/shoulder belt
from the seat by inserting a key or
small screwdriver into the slot in
eco_rear_captain-seat
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