1998 Ford Expedition Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 69

Seating and safety restraints Before installing your third row seat, ensure that the detachable anchor tongues are stowed into the floor and the loose belts are stored out of the way. For proper latching, ensure that the floor tubs are clear of debris. From the rear of the vehicle, with the liftgate open: 1. With assistance, lift the seat into the rear of the vehicle and guide the seat positioners over the front pins of the floor tubs. 2. Guide the positioners around each pin and lower the seat. • When the rear of the seat is 10-13 cm (4-5 in) above the rear pins, let the seat drop. This will ensure that the seat will properly latch into the floor. 3. Locate the seat belt anchor tongue in the plastic housing on the floor. 4. Disconnect the detachable anchor from its stowage location and connect it to the anchor tongue (making sure that the label on the detachable anchor is pointing toward the outside of the vehicle (left side) and that the belts are not twisted or jammed). 5. Insert the seat detachable anchor into detachable anchor tongue until you hear a "click" and feel the latch engage. 6. Push up on the seat to verify that it is latched into the floor. 69