4. With assistance, pull the LH/RH seat latch release straps (1) (located
behind the latch mechanisms) to release the latch from the rear strikers.
5. Lift the rear end of seat upward and rearward by pushing on the
seatback (2) and lifting the seat cushion (3) to disengage the front seat
hook and the rear seat latch from the striker.
6. With assistance, remove the seat assembly.
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To remove the 3rd, 4th, and 5th row seats (if equipped), repeat
Steps 1 through 6.
To install the seat:
WARNING:
Ensure that the seat is installed or removed from
the striker pins with adequate ergonomic assistance. Due to the
weight of the seat, it must be handled by at least two adults during
installation or removal from the vehicle.
WARNING:
Ensure that the seat is latched to the vehicle floor
by pushing/pulling on the seat or seatback (2). If not latched,
the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop.
1. Please make sure the floor striker area is clean of any debris that
would prevent the seat from latching.
2. With assistance, position the seat in the vehicle.
3. Align the front hooks to the LH/RH front striker pins prior to lowering
the rear latch mechanism and aligning them with the rear striker pins.
4. Engage the front LH/RH hooks to the LH/RH front striker pins.
2009 Econoline
(eco)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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