Ford XW7Z-5465478-AA
Armrest Pad

A service of the rear seat armrest begins by pushing pressure on the front lower part of the rear seat cushion pad and frame until the front retainers release which lets you remove both the rear seat cushion pad and frame. Remove the two nuts holding the pad and frame back of the rear seat backrest and proceed with taking out the armrest. Full seating of retaining wires into retainer brackets in the rear seat cushion pad and frame and the rear seat backrest pad and frame back is essential to stop both items from moving forward during a crash because improper seating can lead to personal injury. Check the active restraint system for correct operation after reversing the removal steps for finishing the installation.

The initial step before removing the rear seat armrest consists of depowering the fire suppression system because it protects users from severe personal injuries common in police vehicles. Initiate operations by taking off the rear seat cushion and backrest while also unfastening four nuts that you should tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) before completion. Next, take out the armrest. Failure to completely position retaining wires in the rear seat cushion foam pad frame and the rear seat backrest foam pad frame brackets will increase serious injury or death risk during crashes because these wires serve to stop the seat backrest and cushion forward movement. Reverse the installation steps by making safety belts reachable to occupants while checking that retractors move smoothly with no difficult motion or binding. The fire suppression system should be repowered after following all safety protocols and warning instructions which are essential to stop injuries in police automobiles.

To prevent the seat backrest and cushion from sliding forward in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

The two screws securing the cup holder and the two pivot screws from the armrest.

Remove the armrest itself.