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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: New retaining bolts (W710721) must be installed, do not reuse the bolts that were removed. The retaining stud(s) and nut(s) can be reused.
NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar.
NOTE: Power seat without heat control shown, power seat with heat control similar.

    All seats 

    NOTE: Passenger front inboard retainer cover shown, driver cover similar.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Inboard Retainer Cover
    G03911398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the front inboard retainer cover.
    2. NOTE: Passenger rear inboard retainer cover shown, driver similar.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Inboard Retainer Cover
    G03911399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the rear inboard retainer cover.
  3. Move the seat to its forward most position.

    4. Power seats 

    NOTE: Passenger rear outboard retainer cover shown, driver cover similar.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Outboard Retainer Cover
    G03911400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the rear outboard retainer cover.
  5. Remove the front seat.
    1. Remove and discard the three front seat riser support-to-floor retaining bolts.
    2. Disconnect the safety belt buckle electrical connector (driver only).
    3. Disconnect the seat switch electrical connector.
    4. Remove the front seat riser support-to-floor pan retaining nut.
    5. Remove the front seat.
      Fig 4: Removing Power Front Seat - With Torque Specifications
      G03911401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. Manual seats 

  6. Remove the front seat.
    1. Remove and discard the two front seat riser support-to-floor retaining bolts.
    2. Disconnect the safety belt buckle electrical connector (driver only).
    3. Remove the two rear seat riser support-to-floor pan retaining nuts.
    4. Remove the front seat.
      Fig 5: Removing Manual Front Seat - With Torque Specifications
      G03911402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. All seats 

    CAUTION: When installing the seat, tighten the front mounting bolts, then the rear mounting bolt or nut(s).
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
    • Adjust the seat to the full forward and rearward positions a few times to assure safety belt and buckle accessibility.
  8. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
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