How to Remove Front Seats on a Ford Escape
Removing the front seats from your Ford Escape may be necessary if the seats need replacing, the carpet need to come out, or if you wish to replace the seats with aftermarket models. Damage to the seats or tracks can make them unstable, making safety of the seats a concern or affecting their comfort. Replacement seats are available from the Ford dealer or through some specialty auto-parts suppliers.
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Instructions
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Locate the seat adjuster on the outside edge of the seat. Move the seat all the way forward, then locate the two retaining bolts that secure the seat track to the floor behind the seat. Remove both bolts with a socket and ratchet, setting the bolts in a safe place for reuse later.
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Move the seat to the rear until it is all the way back, then locate the front mounting bolts under the seat. Remove the bolts from the floor and mounting brackets with a socket and ratchet. Set the bolts aside for now.
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Raise the front of the seat and locate the wiring harness connection under the seat. Depress the locking tab on the connector and separate the wiring harness pigtail from the connection on the base of the seat.
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Lift the seat and carefully remove it through the door opening. Set it aside, keeping it off the ground, in a dry location. Repeat the process to remove the second seat from the front of your Escape, if required.
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