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Ford Explorer Community - Maintenance - Modifications - Performance Upgrades - Problem Solving - Off-Road - Street
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The seats were designed to fit facing the rear. There are a lot of advantages of doing it that way but my daughter didn't like the idea of facing backwards and I wasn't either. In addition, it was easier for her to enter through the second seat (by folding the 40% side down) than from the trunk area. It's really up to you. Here is an old post where you can see both setups. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=18946
now comes to drilling. did u remove the carpet to drill on the floor or did u drill straight thru the carpet. if u remove the carpet, how? does it just pull off? also, is it a one man's job? they just shipped my seat and should arrive tuesday. see if i can get it done wednesday.
Goober: There isn't enough room to fit the seat sideways. Maybe a jump seat but I haven't seen any for the Explorers.
swak6287: Fold up the carpet by removing the long plastic piece on the end of the trunk area (the one holding the end of the carpet down - you're looking at it as soon as you open up the hatch). The carpet is glued to the insulation and you have to fold it up as well. Once it's folded up you'll see the bare metal body. Be sure to get an idea of what is right underneath where you'll be drilling. I have a '96 and I didn't come near anything from where I was drilling the holes. You also might need to lower your spare tire especially while you place the washers and nuts. I did it all by myself until I had to tighten the bolts, then my 12 year old daughter helped me. Good luck and let us know how it comes out.
