Seat - Front: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy® or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

Seat without fold-flat backrest

Push the release buttons on the head restraint guides and remove the head restraint.
Passenger seat
Fold the seat backrest down to the fold-flat position, if equipped.
Remove the safety belt retractor belt anchor bolt cover from the cushion side shield to access the safety belt anchor bolt.
- If equipped with power seats, position the passenger seat track downward to access the safety belt retractor anchor bolt.
Remove the bolt and separate the safety belt anchor from the seat.
All seats
Position the seat to gain access to all 4 seat-to-floor bolts.
- If equipped with power seats, fully raise the seat to aid seat service.
Depower the SRS . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
Remove the 4 seat track-to-floor bolt covers and bolts.
Lift the seat to disengage 2 locator pins from the floor and tip the seat to access the electrical connectors.
Disconnect the seat harness electrical connectors and remove the seat.
- Slide and disengage the side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, release the tab and disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.
  NOTE: Use care when disconnecting the seat harness electrical connector. Excessive force on the assurance lever can break the connector mounting.
WARNING: Use care when handling the front passenger seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly, placing excessive weight on or sitting on a front passenger seat that is not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged seat components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

Disconnect the seat harness electrical connector.
- Release the locking tab and rotate the assurance lever fully to disengage the seat harness electrical connector.
- Slightly tip the connector away and disconnect.