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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT - CAPTAIN'S CHAIR AND 40 PERCENT  in this article.
  2. Remove the front seat backrest adjust handle.
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Remove the front seat backrest adjust handle.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Backrest Adjust Handle
      G03911423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Pull the front seat lumbar support knob to remove.
    Fig 2: Pulling Front Seat Lumbar Support Knob
    G03911424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the screws.
    Fig 3: Removing Screws
    G03911411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the pin-type retainer on the back of the front seat track shield.
    Fig 4: Removing Pin-Type Retainer On Back Of Front Seat Track Shield
    G03911412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the two screws on the bottom of the front seat track shield.
    Fig 5: Removing Screws On Bottom Of Front Seat Track Shield
    G03911413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the heat control switch electrical connector, then remove the screws on the seat control switch.
    Fig 6: Removing Screws On Seat Control Switch
    G03925482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the two lumbar actuator screws.
    Fig 7: Removing Lumbar Actuator Screws
    G03911429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Unclip the lumbar control cable from actuator.
    Fig 8: Identifying Lumbar Control Cable At Actuator
    G03911430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect seat back heating element wire.
  11. Unclip the seat backrest J-clip.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Seat Back Heating Element Wire
    G03911431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the upholstery and remove the bolts.
    Fig 10: Removing Bolts - With Torque Specifications
    G03925486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. NOTE: Do not damage the plastic pivot bushing when removing the seat backrest. Pull the front seat backrest away from the seat hinge and feed the lumbar cable and heating element wire through the seat cushion opening.
    Fig 11: Removing Seat Backrest
    G03911433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Separate and remove the seat backrest.
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.