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Front Seat Cushion - 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.
    • Remove the seat recliner lever cover screw and cover.
    • Pull to remove the lumbar control knob.
    • 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 the trim panel removal.
      Fig 2: Removing Screws Securing Lumbar Adjuster Control
      G03925442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Pull the rearward lower corner of the side shield to disengage the metal retaining clip.
    5. CAUTION: Bend the side shield slightly to make sure the shield is not scratched by the recliner lever.
  5. Remove the side trim cover.

    6. Heated seats 

  6. Disconnect the heated seat switch electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Heated Seat Switch Electrical Connector
    G03911415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the heated seat element electrical connectors. Release the electrical connectors from their cushion pan attachments.

    8. Power seats 

  8. Remove the two screws and position the side shield aside.
    Fig 4: Removing Screws And Position Side Shield Aside
    G03925444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the three trim support wire screws securing the trim cover side face to the seat track riser.
    Fig 5: Removing Trim Support Wire Screws Securing Trim Cover
    G03925551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the power seat switch electrical connector and the seat actuator motors electrical connector. Release the electrical connectors from their cushion pan attachments.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Power Seat Switch Electrical Connector
    G03925552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. All seats 

  11. Remove the four seat cushion pan attachment bolts. Lift off the seat cushion assembly.
    Fig 7: Removing Seat Cushion Pan Attachment Bolts
    G03925553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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