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Seat - Front: Removal

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WARNING:
  1. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
  2. After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
  3. Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
  4. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
  1. If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be depowered. 
  2. The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
  3. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  4. RH seat shown, unless otherwise noted.

    All seats 

  1. Position the seat to gain access to the retainers and the safety belt anchor retainer.
  2. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to DEPOWERING PROCEDURE .
  3. Slide up and remove the cushion side shield cover.

    4. Passenger seat only 

  4. Disconnect the belt tension sensor (BTS) electrical connector, remove the nut and separate the safety belt anchor with BTS from the seat mounting stud.
    • Pull the safety belt anchor through the seat side shield to allow for seat removal.

    5. Driver seat only 

  5. Remove the nut and separate the safety belt anchor from the seat mounting stud.
    • Pull the safety belt anchor through the seat side shield to allow for seat removal.

    6. All seats 

  6. Pull out and remove the 2 front bolt covers.
  7. Remove the 2 seat track-to-floor front bolts.
  8. Remove the 2 seat track-to-floor rear bolts.
    9. NOTE: LH seat shown, RH seat similar.
    Fig 1: Identifying Seat Electrical Connector
    G04658709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tip the seat and disconnect the seat electrical connector.
    • Pivot the tab down and disconnect the seat electrical connector.

    10. Driver seats with memory 

  10. Tip the seat and disconnect the memory seat electrical connector.
    1. Pinch the locking tab toward the lever to release the lever.
    2. Pivot the lever all the way back and disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Memory Seat Electrical Connector
    G04658710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. Passenger seats with power 

  11. Tip the seat and disconnect the seat electrical connector.
    • Push the tab down, pull out and disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Passenger Seats With Power Electrical Connector
    G04658711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. All seats 

    CAUTION: Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle can result in damaged components.
  12. Remove the seat.

    13. Side impact protection system (SIPS) 

  13. Remove the center console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  14. Remove the driver side front and rear door scuff plate assembly.
  15. Remove the passenger side front and rear door scuff plate assembly.
  16. Remove the 6 SIPS-to-floor bolts and the SIPS.
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