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Seat Backrest - Front: Disassembly

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WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
  1. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT .
  2. Remove the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST COVER - FRONT .
  3. Detach the 2 side air bag module wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 1: Locating Air Bag Module Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06099685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 2 side air bag module nuts and side air bag module.
  5. Remove the backrest foam pad.
  6. If equipped, remove the lumbar assembly.
    • Remove the 2 screws and position aside the lumbar adjuster.
    • Release the lumbar assembly from the backrest frame wires and remove.