OEM 2007 Ford Explorer Seat Motor

2007 Ford Explorer Seat Motor Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service the power-fold seat motor in the third row on 2007 Ford Explorer?

  A: The first step to service the third row power-fold motor requires maneuvering the functional backrest next to the unfunctioning motor location. The third row seat needs removal so you can take off both latch-to-floor mounting bracket nuts while securing them at 22 Nm (16 lb-ft) for reinstalling. The service of the left-hand motor requires opening the right-hand seat underneath to remove its two cushion pivot link assembly-to-cushion frame nuts before detaching that right-hand 50 percent seat from the floor mounting bracket where both components must be tightened to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft) during reinstallation. When reinstalling the bolt between latch and cushion frame adjust the torque to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). First detach both bolts and the latch cover followed by a careful release of the backrest trim cover lower J-clip which is on the side of the service motor. Take very careful actions when you remove the seat back trim cover from its hook-and-loop strip to prevent unintentionally tearing off the foam pad from the backrest. Opening access to the two latch-to-backrest frame bolts on the motor side becomes possible after removing side J-clips and hook-and-loop strips from the backrest trim cover. Separate the latch with the motor as you remove two bolts and reinstall these bolts at 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). The left-hand motor requires removing its safety belt buckle assembly-to-latch nut before separating the safety belt buckle assembly from its mounting points. Reinstallation requires a 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) torque specification on this assembly. Also normalize power when possible. The task concludes by executing the reverse order of steps for motor installation.