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

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    All seats 

  1. Remove the affected seat. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR)  in this article.
  2. Remove the seat adjuster control knobs, covers and the seat side trim panel screws.
    1. Remove the seat recliner lever cover screw and cover.
    2. Pull to remove the lumbar control knob.
    3. Remove the three seat side trim panel attachment screws.
      Fig 1: Removing Seat Side Trim Panel Attachment Screws
      G03925527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the two screws securing the lumbar adjuster control to the seat track riser.
    • Push the lumbar adjuster control inward to provide clearance for trim panel removal.
      Fig 2: Removing Screws Securing Lumbar Adjuster Control
      G03925442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. Heated seats 

  4. Disconnect the heated seat switch electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Heated Seat Switch Electrical Connector
    G03911415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Pull the rearward lower corner of the side shield to disengage the metal retaining clip.
    6. CAUTION: Bend the side shield slightly to make sure the shield is not scratched by the recliner lever.
  6. Remove the side shield cover.

    7. Power seats 

  7. Disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Seat Control Switch Electrical Connector
    G03925530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. All seats 

  8. Remove the seat cushion assembly. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT CUSHION - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR)  in this article.
  9. Remove the seat backrest assembly. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT BACKREST - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR)  in this article.

    10. Manual seats 

    NOTE: Do not reuse pushclips. Install new units.
    Fig 5: Removing Pushclips Securing Manual Fore/Aft Adjuster Bar
    G03925535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Detach the seat assist spring and remove two pushclips securing the manual fore/aft adjuster bar.

    11. Power seats 

  11. Disconnect the seat actuator motor electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Seat Actuator Motor Electrical Connector
    G03925532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. Manual seats 

  12. Remove the seven screws (four outboard side, three inboard side) securing the seat adjuster tracks to the seat pedestal frame.
    Fig 7: Removing Screws
    G03925533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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