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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the seat and depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front in this article.
If equipped, disconnect the power seat switch electrical connector.

NOTE: Recline the seat backrest before removing the recliner handle to ease seat cushion assembly removal.

Fig 1: Locating Recliner Handle

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the recliner handle.
- Release the clip at the rear of side shield by detaching the clip from the metal bracket on the track. Partially flex the side shield at the rear to obtain access to the recliner handle clip. Remove the recliner handle clip (shown removed for clarity) and the recliner handle.
If equipped, remove the lumbar knob.
Remove the side shield control panel.
If equipped, disconnect the memory seat switch electrical connector.
Remove the pin-type retainer from the front of the side shield.
Remove the 3 screws and the side shield.

Fig 2: Locating Side Shield Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
Disconnect the safety belt buckle switch electrical connector.
If equipped, disconnect the heat element electrical connector.

If equipped, disconnect the power seat track motor electrical connector and release any pin-type retainers attached to the seat cushion pan.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Seat Track Motor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, disconnect the 3 memory seat motor position sensors (one shown) electrical connectors and release any pin-type retainers attached to the seat cushion pan.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Memory Seat Motor Position Sensors Electrical Connectors
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NOTE: Disconnect and release any remaining electrical connectors and pin-type retainers attached to the seat cushion and pan assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Seat Cushion And Pan Assembly Nuts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 4 nuts and the seat cushion and pan assembly.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Release the seat cushion J-clips.

Fig 4: Locating Seat Cushion J-Clips
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the hog rings and the seat cushion trim cover.

Fig 5: Removing Hog Rings And Seat Cushion Trim Cover
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Install the seat and repower the SRS. Do not prove out the system at this time . For additional information, refer to Seat - Front in this article.

Prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS) as follows:
Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the key back to ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn OFF. If an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault is present, the air bag indicator will:

- fail to light.

- remain lit continuously.

- flash.

The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required for the restraints control module (RCM) to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.

Clear all continuous DTCs from the restraints control module using a scan tool.