Removal and Installation

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.

NOTE: The backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED) filter is detachable from the TED assembly housing and can be replaced without TED removal.

Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT in this service information.
Remove the 2 head restraint guide sleeves. For additional information, refer to HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE SLEEVE in this service information.
Detach the 2 pin-type retainers and trim cover flaps from the recliners.

Fig 1: Locating Head Restraint Guide Sleeves
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.

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.
Remove the rear upper hog rings and trim cover.

NOTE: Inspect the climate controlled seat backrest manifold for crush and obstruction before installation. If damaged, install a new backrest manifold.

If necessary, remove the climate controlled seat backrest manifold from the foam pad.
- To install, align the backrest manifold and insert into the valleys of the foam pad.
- Check for correct fit between the manifold, foam pad and TED assembly, to make sure there is no air flow obstruction or cushion crush.
Remove the hog rings from the upper support spring and remove the foam pad.

Fig 2: Locating Hog Rings From Upper Support Spring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the backrest TED assembly electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainers.

Fig 3: Locating Backrest TED Assembly Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the TED exhaust duct.
- Cut and remove the tie strap.
  - During installation, install a new tie strap.
- Remove the pin-type retainer and separate the exhaust duct from the TED.
Disconnect the backrest upper support spring from the backrest frame and remove the spring support with the TED attached.
If necessary, detach the backrest TED filter from the TED.

NOTE: Note the TED position on the support spring for installation.

Separate the TED from the upper backrest support spring.

NOTE: Cover the Thermo-Electric Device (TED) openings before removing any rivets to prevent foreign material from entering the TED.

Remove the 3 rivets and bracket from the TED.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.