Removal and Installation

All vehicles 

1. Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT  in this service information.

   Vehicles with climate controlled seats 

2. Remove the 2 head restraint guide sleeves. For additional information, refer to HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE SLEEVE  in this service information.

   All vehicles 

3. Detach the 2 pin-type retainers and trim cover flaps from the recliners.
   Fig 1: Locating Head Restraint Guide Sleeves

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4. Disengage the backrest cover lower J-strips.
NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the backrest foam pad.
5. Invert the backrest cover up the backrest, remove all rows of hog rings (if equipped) from the front of the backrest trim cover and separate the hook-and-loop strips.

   Vehicles with climate controlled seats 

6. Remove the rear upper hog rings attaching the trim cover to the backrest frame and remove the trim cover.
7. Remove the foam pad from the backrest frame.
   • If equipped with climate controlled seats, remove the hog rings from the upper support spring.
   • If equipped with heated seats, detach the pin-type retainer and backrest heater mat wiring harness from the backrest frame.

   All vehicles 

8. Release the 2 lumbar spring clips from the backrest frame and remove the lumbar.
   • Route out the manual lumbar cable, if equipped.
     • Note the routing of the lumbar cable for installation.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector from the power lumbar motor, if equipped.
   Fig 2: Releasing Lumbar Spring Clips From Backrest Frame

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.