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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: New retaining bolts (W710721) must be installed, do not reuse the bolts that were removed. The retaining stud and nut can be reused.

NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

Disconnect the usage detection switch and power seat electrical connectors located under the seat.

NOTE: Passenger front inboard retainer cover shown, driver cover similar.

Fig 1: Removing Front Inboard Retainer Cover

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the front inboard retainer cover.
Remove the front seat rear retainer cover.

Fig 2: Removing Front Seat Rear Retainer Cover
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Remove the fifth foot trim cover.
- Remove the pin-type retainer.
- Lift at the rear of the cover to release cover retainer clip.
  
  Fig 3: Lifting Rear Of Cover
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: New retaining bolts (W710721) must be installed, do not reuse the bolts that were removed. The retaining stud and nut can be reused.

Remove the seat.
- For the driver seat, remove and discard the four retaining bolts, then remove the nut and the seat.
- For the passenger seat, remove and discard the five bolts and remove the seat.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Seat Retaining Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.