FORD 2002 Explorer v.3 - Manual (Page 144)

To return the seat to the upright
position:
• Press downward on the upper
corner of the seatback and hold.
• Pull the release handle upward to
unlatch the seat.
• Rotate the seatback upward until
the seatback latches in the
upright position. The seatback
will click when it is locked into
position.
Folding down the 40/20/40 rear seats
Ensure that the headrest is in the down position and no objects such as
books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row
seats before folding them down.
Move front passenger seat forward so that the second row seat headrest
clears the front seat.
For assistance, refer to the label located on the lower position of the
opening.
1. Locate handle on the side of the
seat cushion by the door.
2. Pull the handle down and push
the seatback toward the front of the
vehicle.
3. Press down on the top outboard
area of the seatback until a click is
heard.
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