1997 Ford Aerostar Owner's Manual - Page 105
1997 Ford Aerostar Manual
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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. 2. 3. Fold the seatback forward and latch it in the down position (bench seat only). Rotate the seat latch handles (located under the seat near the floor) upward, causing the latch hooks to disengage from the floor attachment. Lift seat at rear and rotate about the forward attachment. When seat latches are clear of floor attachments, release the latch handles. Pull the seat rearward to disengage it from the front floor pins. 4. 5. Be careful that the latches are not damaged when the seats are stored. To install the seat assembly: 1. 2. Clear the area of debris around the seat floor attachments. With the seatback in a folded and latched position (bench seat only), place the seat assembly in your vehicle and engage the front seat hooks onto the forward attachment pin in the floor wells. Rotate the seat downward and engage the latch into the rear floor attachment. Lifting of the latch handles is not required for installation. 103 3.