1996 Ford Windstar Owner's Manual - Page 183

Features Be careful that the latches are not damaged when the seats are stored. To install the seat assembly: 1. Clear the area of debris around the seat floor attachments. 2. With the seatback in a folded and latched position (except for bench seats equipped with built-in child safety seat), place the seat assembly in your vehicle. Tip the seat assembly forward and engage the front seat hooks onto the forward attachment pins in the floor wells. 3. Rotate the seat downward and engage the latch into the rear floor attachment. Lifting of the latch handles is not required for installation. 4. Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down position. 5. (Second row bench seat only) Before you engage the safety belt, be sure it is not twisted. A twisted safety belt may cause the retractor to not work properly. Remove any twist, then insert the tongue end of the safety belt into the detachable anchor until you hear a "snap" and feel the latch engage. 6. To raise the seatback, pull up on the seatback latch handle. A slight downward pressure on the seatback (bench seat only) will reduce effort on the latch. Rotate the seatback upward until the latch re-engages. RWARNING When reinstalling a rear seat in your vehicle it must be placed in its original position. Improper installation of the seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and could increase the risk of injury. Refer to the warning label on the seat belt. 181