Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All seats

Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT in this service information.
Remove the seat track. For additional information, refer to SEAT TRACK in this service information.

NOTE: Use care when separating the seat cushion trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the cushion foam pad.

Release the hook-and-loop strips, remove the hog rings, if equipped and separate the cushion trim cover from the cushion foam pad.
Heated seat
If a new heater mat is needed, carefully peel and remove the cushion heater mat from the cushion foam pad and route the wire harness through the cushion foam pad opening.
- It is acceptable for a thin layer of foam to peel away with the old heater mat. The new heater mat will adhere to the foam pad, but if foam tearing occurs or if any pieces of foam are removed, install a new foam pad.
- For installation, peel away the paper from the adhesive strips, align and apply the new heater mat to the cushion foam pad being sure to tuck the heater mat into the foam pad creases.
  - The heater mat must lay flat on the foam pad with no wrinkles.
Fig 1: Locating Heater Mat Lay Flat On Foam Pad
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Climate controlled seat

NOTE: Before assembly, inspect the climate controlled seat components for damage, crush, obstruction and foreign material. Repair as needed.

Fig 2: Locating Backrest Manifold And Foam Pad

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

If necessary, remove the cushion manifold from the foam pad.
- For installation, align the cushion manifold and insert into the valleys of the foam pad.
  - Check for correct fit between the manifold, foam pad and cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED) assembly, to make sure there is no airflow obstruction or cushion crush.

NOTE: Covering the TED openings is recommended to prevent foreign material from entering the TED.

Remove the 3 nuts and cushion TED assembly from the cushion frame.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- For installation, check for correct fit between the cushion manifold, foam pad and cushion TED assembly, to make sure there is no air flow obstruction, cushion crush or foreign material.
All seats
Remove the recliner cable, if equipped.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.