Rear Seat in BL 2022 locked in upright position.

[89PACHANGA]

Has anyone had a failure in rear rear collapse with no folding when pulling the release.

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[seanoj]

Yes. Barrel end of cable (at lever) was not properly attached and detached. Took it in to the dealer and they, after ordering a part, were able fix it. 2021 4 door Badlands.

 

[krmelkisses]

Yes. Barrel end of cable (at lever) was not properly attached and detached. Took it in to the dealer and they, after ordering a part, were able fix it. 2021 4 door Badlands.

How long did it take the dealership to fix it?

 

[seanoj]

I brought it in (Glendale (CA) Star Ford) for an oil change and this. Was done in a couple hours.

 

[kevin.gt]

Anyone have service manual diagrams of this part? @flip? I’m having a similar problem where my driver side back seat requires me to pull the lever to the max for it to unlatch. I’ve had less than stellar experience at the dealer service department and would rather fix myself if easy enough

 

[flip]

Rear Seat Release Handle Assembly - 5-Door
Removal
NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the rear seat backrest cover.
   Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest Cover - 5-Door (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).

1. Remove the pin-type retainers and the rear seat outboard hinge cover.

1. Remove the pin-type retainers and the rear seat inboard hinge cover.

1. NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.
   Position the inboard rear seat release handle assembly cable aside.
   1. Rotate the cable key-fitting and remove from the recline lever.
2. 1. Remove the cable from the bracket.

1. NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.
   Position the outboard rear seat release handle assembly cable aside.
   1. Rotate the cable key fitting and remove from the recline lever.
2. 1. Remove the cable from the bracket.

1. Remove the rear seat release handle assembly cable retainers from the rear seat backrest frame.

1. Remove the rear seat release handle assembly screw.
   Torque: 21 lb.in (2.4 Nm)

1. Remove the rear seat release handle assembly through the rear seat backrest handle attachment bracket.

Ball in

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Adjust the rear seat release handle assembly outboard cable.
   1. Establish an 8.1mm (0.55 in) gap between the rear seat release handle assembly outboard cable key fitting and the cable end fitting.
2. 1. Hold the rear seat release handle assembly outboard cable end fitting to maintain the 0.55 in. gap.
3. 1. Push the rear seat release handle assembly outboard cable adjuster clip into place.

1. Adjust the rear seat release handle assembly inboard cable.
   1. Establish an 8.1mm (0.55 in) gap between the rear seat release handle assembly inboard cable key fitting and the cable end fitting.
2. 1. Hold the rear seat release handle assembly inboard cable end fitting to maintain the 0.55 in. gap.
3. 1. Push the rear seat release handle assembly inboard cable adjuster clip into place.

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