Rear Parcel Shelf Removal And Refitting; Backrest Catch - Ford Scorpio Owner's Manual

49.3 Rear seat backrest hinges. One of the
backrests has been removed

Backrest catch

6 Fold the backrest forwards. Remove the
catch cover, which is secured by two screws
(see illustration).
7 Remove the two Torx screws which secure
the catch. Unhook the operating rod from the
catch and remove it.
8 The operating rod and button can now be
withdrawn if wished. When refitting, position
the rod with the hooked end facing inwards.
9 Refit the catch, engage it with the operating
rod and secure it with the Torx screws.
10 Refit and secure the catch cover. Check
the catch for correct operation.
49.6 Backrest catch cover, showing
securing screws
50 Rear parcel shelf - removal
and refitting
1 On saloon models, fold the rear seat backs
down then release the rear seat side trim
panels and remove them from the car (see
illustration).
2 Remove the rear speakers.
3 Unclip the seven parcel shelf retaining clips
(four situated along the front edge and three in
the centre of the panel) then slide the shelf
forwards to disengage it from the locating
lugs. Manoeuvre the shelf out from the vehicle.
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50.1 Rear seat side trim panel fasteners -
Saloon models
A Seat belt trim
B Retaining stud
C Seat catch fixing
D Seat hinge fixing
E Lower locating tangs
F Upper locating slot
4 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure ensuring that the shelf and rear seat
side trims are held securely in position with the
retaining clips.
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