Ford Freestyle (2007 year). Manual — part 31

5. Rotate the seat rearward at a 30
to 45 degree angle.

6. With the assist handle, pull the
seat rearward.

7. Remove the seat from vehicle.

Second row bench seat

1. Detach the lap/shoulder belts
from both sides of the seat by
inserting a safety belt tongue or key
into the buckle release slot, pushing
upward as shown, and pulling out
the mini-tongue on the end of the
safety belt.

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2. Find the clips attached near the
ends of the lap/shoulder belts.

3. Clip the end of the belt to the
stationary portion of the shoulder
belt coming out of the trim panel.

The end of the shoulder belt must
be clipped in order to keep it from
striking anything during vehicle
operation.

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4. Position seatback in full down
position.

5. From behind seat pull straight
back on the release handles located
on each side of the seat, releasing
the rear floor latches.

6. Lift up the seat by the release
handles to clear the floor latches
and then pull the seat rearward
until the front hooks have come out
of the floor tubs.

7. Remove the seat.

Installation of second row seats

Second row bucket seats

Prior to installation, ensure that the seats are on the correct side of the
vehicle. Ensure that the seat is positioned so that the safety belt buckle
is near the center aisle of the vehicle. The seatback must be folded flat
prior to installation.

1. Position the seat in vehicle. Place
first row seat in a forward position
to allow the second row seat to be
installed.

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2. Install seat onto rear pin of front
tub at a 30 to 45 degree angle.

3. Rotate the seat forward until it
latches onto the front pin.

4. Rotate seat rearward until the
back of the seat latches onto the
floor.

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