3rd row seat removal

[Birdhunter]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the 3rd row seat?

 

[16plati]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the 3rd row seat?

Unbolt it from the floorboard...

 

[Plati]

Have to unplug a harness also. I can't remember I think I had to pop some plastic covers off to get to the bolts. They were Torx. I may have taken out the plastic tray back there also before I could reach bolts.

 

[RhinoQuartz]

Be careful removing the 3rd row as they may provide structural rigidity in event of a crash (and even everyday driving).

To be sure, check the trunk of an Expedition SSV and copy what's there.

 

[fuzzmanmatt]

I'm assuming they didn't change much from the last gen to this one, it's super simple. you have to take out the rear cargo tray to get to all the bolts, but each side is only held in with four bolts plus the torx bolts for the seatbelts. Take out the rear tray, fold the seats forward and crack those bolts loose, but don't take them out. Fold the seats back up, remove the electrical connectors, take out the front bolts on the legs from the front of the vehicle, hop around and finish removing the rear bolts, and they'll pull out right towards the rear. Only took me about half an hour, and that's not really knowing what I was doing. It goes a LOT easier with a quality impact and some extensions, there isn't a whole lot of room to swing a ratchet in there.

 

[StealthyBulldog]

Anyone have pictures of their rear seats removed?

 

[jburns]

I'm assuming they didn't change much from the last gen to this one, it's super simple. you have to take out the rear cargo tray to get to all the bolts, but each side is only held in with four bolts plus the torx bolts for the seatbelts. Take out the rear tray, fold the seats forward and crack those bolts loose, but don't take them out. Fold the seats back up, remove the electrical connectors, take out the front bolts on the legs from the front of the vehicle, hop around and finish removing the rear bolts, and they'll pull out right towards the rear. Only took me about half an hour, and that's not really knowing what I was doing. It goes a LOT easier with a quality impact and some extensions, there isn't a whole lot of room to swing a ratchet in there.

did you have electric 3rd row seats? I am trying to figure out how to remove those cords. I removed them from the motor connection but now I just have the 3 wires in that tube laying there. Looking for advice....

 

[fuzzmanmatt]

I don't know why it took me so long to see this... I just tucked them up under the trim on the passenger's side with the rear HVAC stuff. Out of sight, I don't mind!

did you have electric 3rd row seats? I am trying to figure out how to remove those cords. I removed them from the motor connection but now I just have the 3 wires in that tube laying there. Looking for advice....

 

[Plati]

I don't know why it took me so long to see this... I just tucked them up under the trim on the passenger's side with the rear HVAC stuff. Out of sight, I don't mind!

I did the same, no issue. In fact you or the next owner may want them later.

 

[Expedition Dave]

Any Pics of this? What do they weigh?

 

[Expedition Dave]

TTT. Would love to see some pictures, etc...

 

[Expedition Dave]

No more updates?

 

[aporthole]

Genuine question as there seems to be a piece of the equation I’m missing, if wanting to remove the 3rd row, why spend the extra for an Expedition instead of just getting a crew cab F-150 with a canopy?

 

[Expedition Dave]

Genuine question as there seems to be a piece of the equation I’m missing, if wanting to remove the 3rd row, why spend the extra for an Expedition instead of just getting a crew cab F-150 with a canopy?

A reasonable question...

1. I like all my gear available to me, in a secure, climate controlled environment for four with the ability to reach through to the back
2. When I sleep in the back, if something occurs that I do not like, I can hop in front w/o exiting and drive away
3. Have owned, and don't like p/u trucks for the overall look and bed access, even with sealed waterproof covers
4. I don't often haul debris/garbage and if I do, I have a cargo box for the hitch
5. Better weight distribution when empty
6. Better road manners when full and empty
7. Better fuel mileage
8. Better looking (YMMV)
9. Significantly better dust proofing and water proofing (yes my waterproof stuff on the p/u leaked despite being very high quality)
10. Better curb appeal in some areas
11. Don't like minivans

Some of the above--for some--may be argued as subjective but that is my preference. I am only one man, but occasionally am blessed to have an attractive travel companion or two.
I want the 3rd row gone, because it takes up space and weight (maybe 100 pounds?) that I currently don't need--unless one of my companions (or God no both) start pounding on my door with test kits in hand, I'd prefer the 3rd row seat gone.

Once I get set up properly (lift/tires/hitch mount tire) I will work on my bed box/tray/power.
I am fairly handy, but always ask for pics, b/c I don't want surprises and don't want to look like a chunk of my truck and carpet are missing.

 

[Anerbe]

Second row comfort (recline) and pass thru to rear I would think is the biggest difference after having an F150 for a long time as a loaner.

chassis tuning on the trucks also appear to be towards laden weight (load in truck bed)

 

[sowens25]

I have a 2024 Expedition.
How do you remove the dash warning after you remove the 3rd row seats?

 

[TNTguru]

What warning are you getting?