97 Explorer Sport rear seat removal

[GWSteppin]

Has anyone removed the rear seat? Was it made to be removed?

I haven't looked at it yet, but it's coming out, one way or another.

 

[J_C]

It's bolted to the floor, nuts might be 15mm size. There might be pictures in some of the topics about cutting out a fuel pump access panel.

 

[fast_dave]

J_C is spot on.
They're a simple bolt in arrangement - maybe a 20 minute job.
I've taken them out a couple of times to steam clean the carpet.
If you can change your oil, you can do this.

 

[GWSteppin]

That's great. Thanks.

 

[GWSteppin]

Had a few minutes tonight so I ran out to the truck and took a look in the dark with a flashlight. For the most part, I see the bolts, but it was unclear if the seats can be removed independent of each other, or are they a joined pair?

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

They are separate seats. As stated, they are very easy to remove.
Four bolts for each seat mount.