Removing 3rd row seats

[NewToFord]

I recently removed the middle seat from my second row, and now I want to take out the entire 3rd row.
I can get to most of the bolts, I just can't seem to get any of them to loosen.
Can anyone tell me how to remove the row, and what tools would work best?

 

[Kk4yvx]

I had to remove the 2nd and 3rd row seats from a donor truck and put them in mine (06)
Those bolts are in there very tight. I wish I had a wrench with a long handle, that would have made it easier. They should get loose with enough torque.
The front bolts of the 3rd row seat do not need to come off, just loosen them anout a quarter of an inch, and once the back ones are taken off the seat slides towards the back and comes off.

 

[NewToFord]

I had to remove the 2nd and 3rd row seats from a donor truck and put them in mine (06)
Those bolts are in there very tight. I wish I had a wrench with a long handle, that would have made it easier. They should get loose with enough torque.
The front bolts of the 3rd row seat do not need to come off, just loosen them anout a quarter of an inch, and once the back ones are taken off the seat slides towards the back and comes off.

I don't know if all 2nd gen Expeditions are the same, but my 3rd row is electric.
I was hoping to take the whole seat mount out, I don't want to leave any brackets or anything bolted down, so I've already taken the front 3 bolts out.

 

[Kk4yvx]

That makes a big difference mine is not electric.

 

[tsingson]

Wouldn't removing the third row cause an uneven surface in the back?

 

[NewToFord]

Wouldn't removing the third row cause an uneven surface in the back?

Yes, it would. But I do have a plan to fix that, once I take the seats out.
If I can ever figure that part out.

 

[tsingson]

Ok. I just wanted to make sure because I was cleaning the inside of the truck the other day and I saw the dip where the seats go in.

 

[NewToFord]

So....

Does anyone else have any advice on how to get them out?

 

[Skauber]

Not much other than to keep removing bolts until they come out.. Shouldn't be too difficult to remove the bolts in the front supports and unbolt the folding mechanism. Don't think there's much else that holds them in.

 

[igozumn]

I'll try to look at the shop manual, but if I recall, you have to remove the bolts on the floor in front of the seats. Everything in the back, jack, jack cover, trim.....everything behind the seat on the floor has to come out in order to get to the bolts at the back of the seat. I had to take my RH 3rd row seat out to fix a seat belt issue and replaced the blend door motors for the aux air at the same time.

 

[NewToFord]

Here's the problem

Not much other than to keep removing bolts until they come out.. Shouldn't be too difficult to remove the bolts in the front supports and unbolt the folding mechanism. Don't think there's much else that holds them in.

I'll have to get some pictures, but some of the bolts are in places that I cannot seem to get to, without ripping the seats apart. and I want to keep the seats in tact, in case I decide to put them back in or sell the vehicle.

 

[Skauber]

My shop manual for '05 power fold says:

Remove bolts on front riser supports
Remove jack and the cover and liner for jack compartment
Unbolt the plastic covers for the mechanical power fold assembly
Unbolt and disconnect powerfold assembly

Then the seats should come out, no need to remove seat covers

 

[NewToFord]

Thanks for the help!

My shop manual for '05 power fold says:

Remove bolts on front riser supports
Remove jack and the cover and liner for jack compartment
Unbolt the plastic covers for the mechanical power fold assembly
Unbolt and disconnect powerfold assembly

Then the seats should come out, no need to remove seat covers

That actually worked perfectly.
It was absolutely disgusting under the seats/carpet, but it worked.
Thanks for the help, everyone!

 

[Skauber]

Yeah, I've been thinking about taking out those seats just to clean underneath.. I can't imagine what I'll find under there, I highly doubt that it has been cleaned under there since the truck was new 10-11 (it's an '05, but manufactured in late '04) years ago...

 

[joethefordguy]

I'm researching installing the 3rd row seat in an 04 Expedition. Here's the situation:
I bought a former fire department SSV which came without the 3rd row, so I don't even know what is supposed to be there. I found a used one on ebay, but they don't offer the mounting hardware. I have to mount my new grandkid's baby seats back there this christmas. AutoZone couldn't be bothered to look up the bolts; I'm waiting to hear back from the Ford dealership.
I appreciate the pictures, but I don't know enough about this to understand what the finger is pointing at.
What bolts, etc., do i need to mount the left side of the 3rd row seat (https://www.ebay.com/itm/282787415224) , and where can i get them?
thanks for your time.
jg

 

[joethefordguy]

never mind. got a complete 3rd row seat with all belts and mounting hardware; it's all installed.