1997 Mercury Villager remove seats

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[RR08000(ALL)01/93]
Installing the Removable Bucket Seats
[RR08100(ALL)01/93]
To position the bucket seats back in their original positions:
[RR08200(ALL)07/95]1.
Make sure the area around the floor anchor positions is free
from obstruction.
[RR08300(ALL)01/93]2.
With the seatback folded down, two people should lift the
seat into the vehicle.
[RR08400(ALL)01/93]3.
Place the seat slightly behind the floor anchor positions and
catch the rear leg anchors into each anchor position.
[RR08500(ALL)01/93]4.
Press down on the front of the seat to secure the front legs
to the two floor latch locks. Place the seatback in the upright
position.
[RR08600(ALL)01/93]5.
Try to move the seat to be sure that it is securely fastened.
[RR08650(ALL)06/95]6.
Replace any floor mats that were removed.
[RR08700(ALL)01/93]
Labels have been provided on the side of the seats to remind
you of important safety precautions.
[RR09000(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Keep foreign objects out of the floor anchors. Objects in
the floor anchors could prevent front and rear seat legs
from engaging properly.
[RR09100(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Before sitting in the removable seats, make sure that the
seat legs are securely attached by the floor anchors.
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Adjustable Rear Seating
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[RR09300(ALL)01/93]
Three-Passenger Bench Seat
[RR09400(ALL)01/93]
When entering and exiting the vehicle, third-row passengers
must be careful that they step over the auxiliary safety restraint
system that is present with the second-row bench seat. Labels
are provided on the back of the second-row bench seat to
remind passengers to use care when exiting.
[RR09600(ALL)01/93]
The three-passenger bench seat can be positioned in any of five
positions along the seat track. Three of these positions are for
seating and two are storage positions to accommodate varying
cargo requirements.
[RR09700(ALL)07/95]
Arranging the Seats for Maximum Cargo Space or
Passenger Seating Flexibility
[RR09800(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: When moving the three-passenger bench seat, the seat
cushion cannot be lowered unless the seat is in a
seating position. If you cannot get the seat cushion to
lower, you may have the seat in a storage position.
[RR09850(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Before re-positioning seats, remove any floor mats that
may be in the way.
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[RR09900(ALL)04/94]
Some of the different ways that your vehicle's seats can be
arranged are shown below.
[RR10000(ALL)01/93]
17-1/2 pica
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NOTE: Do not try to remove the three-passenger sliding seat.
Removal of the third seat may negatively affect its
ability to slide properly.
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[RR10250(ALL)01/93]
With the second row seat(s) removed, the three-passenger bench
seat can be moved all the way forward, just behind the front
seats for more room in the cargo area.
[RR10400(ALL)01/93]
17-1/2 pica
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Adjustable Rear Seating
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[RR10430(ALL)06/95]
Moving the Three-Passenger Bench Seat
[RR10450(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: When moving the three-passenger bench seat, the seat
cushion cannot be lowered unless the seat is in a
seating position. If you cannot get the seat cushion to
lower, you may have the seat in a storage position.
[RR10500(ALL)01/93]
The three-passenger bench seat is not removable, but it can be
moved to the second-row position when the second-row bucket
seats or second-row bench seat has been removed from the
vehicle.
[RR10600(ALL)09/93]
17-1/2 pica
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The three-passenger bench seat slid forward
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[RR10700(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
After moving the third-row seat, be sure to latch the seat
in a passenger seating position. Improper location of the
seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and will
increase the risk of severe injury in an accident. After
sliding the seat, check that both sides of the seat are
locked securely by attempting to move each side of the
seat forward and backward. This must be done before
the vehicle is put into motion in order to prevent
unintended movement of the seat and potential passenger
injuries.
[RR10800(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Before rearranging the seats, remove any floor mats
that might be in the way.
[RR10900(ALL)01/93]
The three-passenger seat can be stored behind the second-row
seat(s) to provide extra cargo space in the rear of the vehicle.
[RR11000(ALL)01/93]
With the second row seat(s) removed, the three-passenger bench
seat can be moved all the way forward, just behind the front
seats for more room in the cargo area.
[RR11100(ALL)01/93]
To move the seat all the way forward:
[RR11200(ALL)01/93]1.
Lift up on the seat cushion release lever and fold up the seat
cushion.
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Adjustable Rear Seating
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[RR12400(ALL)01/93]4.
Lower the seat cushion only if in a seating position. The seat
cushion will not lower in a storage position. Do not try to
lower the seat cushion by force because doing so could
damage the seat.
[RR12500(ALL)01/93]5.
Replace any floor mats that were removed.
[RR12600(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Every time you adjust any seat, check to be sure that it is
properly latched in the lock position of both seat tracks.
If the seat is not properly latched, it could come loose
and increase the risk of severe injury or death in an
accident.
[RR12700(ALL)09/93]
Fold-Down Table-Top Seats (If equipped)
[RR12800(ALL)01/93]
The second and third row seats convert to table tops with
built-in cupholders. Lift up on the seatback release lever and
fold seatback forward.
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Maintenance and Care
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%*
[MC64000(ALL)03/96
]
Cleaning the Seats
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[MC64100(ALL)01/96]
Leather
*
[MC64200(ALL)01/96]
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth.
For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather and
vinyl cleaner or a mild soap.
%*
[MC64300(ALL)05/96
]
Fabric
*
[MC64400(ALL)05/96]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum
cleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately. Follow the directions
that come with the cleaner.
*
[MC64500(ALL)05/96]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a small, hidden
area of fabric. If the fabric's color or texture is
adversely affected by a particular cleaner, do not use
it.
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[MC65000(ALL)02/96
]
Cleaning the Safety Belts
*
[MC65200(ALL)01/96]
Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is
recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach
or dye the belt because this may weaken it.
*
[MC66000(ALL)05/96]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
*
[MC66200(ALL)01/96]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth and a glass
cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to
clean the lens as these may cause scratches.
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