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Seat Track - With Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR): Removal

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    All seats 

  1. Remove the affected seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT, WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) .
  2. Remove the seat adjuster control knobs, covers and the seat side trim panel screws.
    1. Remove the seat recliner lever cover screw and cover.
    2. Pull to remove the lumbar control knob.
    3. Remove the 3 seat side trim panel attachment screws.
      Fig 1: Locating Lumbar Control Knob, Seat Recliner Lever Cover Screw And Cover
      G04646070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the 2 screws securing the lumbar adjuster control to the seat track riser.
    • Push the lumbar adjuster control inward to provide clearance for trim panel removal.
      Fig 2: Locating Lumbar Adjuster Control Screws
      G03925442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. Heated seats 

  4. Disconnect the heated seat switch electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Heated Seat Switch Electrical Connector
    G03911415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Pull the rearward lower corner of the side shield to disengage the metal retaining clip.
    6. CAUTION: Bend the side shield slightly to make sure the shield is not scratched by the recliner lever.
  6. Remove the side shield cover.

    7. Power seats 

  7. Disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Seat Control Switch Electrical Connector
    G04646073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. All seats 

  8. Remove the seat cushion assembly. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - FRONT, WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) .
  9. Remove the seat backrest assembly. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT, WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) .

    10. Manual seats 

    NOTE: Do not reuse pushclips. Install new units.
    Fig 5: Locating Manual Fore/Aft Adjuster Bar Pushclips
    G04646074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Detach the seat assist spring and remove 2 pushclips securing the manual fore/aft adjuster bar.

    11. Power seats 

  11. Disconnect the seat actuator motor electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Locating Seat Actuator Motor Electrical Connector
    G04646075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. Manual seats 

  12. Remove the 7 screws (4 outboard side, 3 inboard side) securing the seat adjuster tracks to the seat pedestal frame.
    Fig 7: Locating Seat Adjuster Track Screws
    G04646076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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