Ford Fiesta: Seating / Rear Seat Backrest Latch. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: 60 percent shown, 40 percent similar.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the rear seat backrest.
   Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezel.
   

1. NOTE: 5-door only.

   Remove the child safety seat tether anchor covers.
   

1. Remove the bolt and the rear seat backrest hinge assembly.
   Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

1. NOTE: 5-door shown, 4-door similar.

   Release the J-clip, unzip and position the backrest cover upward.
   

1. NOTE: Mark the backrest latch alignment prior to removing the backrest latch to assist in installing and aligning the backrest latch.

   • Position the backrest cover and foam away from the backrest frame.
     
   • Remove the bolts and the rear seat backrest latch.
     Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.