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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the rear quad bucket seats from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to REAR SEAT - QUAD BUCKET, CREW CAB  in this article.
  2. Remove the lumbar knob.
    Fig 1: Removing Lumbar Knob
    G03925505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the side shield screw.
    Fig 2: Removing Side Shield Screw
    G03925506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the recliner handle cover screw and remove the handle cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Recliner Handle Cover Screw
    G03925507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the screw from the behind the recliner handle.
    Fig 4: Removing Screw From Behind Recliner Handle
    G03925508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the pin-type retainer from the rear of the side shield.
    Fig 5: Removing Pin-Type Retainer From Rear Of Side Shield
    G03925509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the two screws from under the front of the side shield.
    Fig 6: Removing Screws From Under Front Of Side Shield
    G03925510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the side shield, being careful not to scratch the side shield at the recliner handle.
  9. Remove the two screws and remove the lumbar adjuster.
    Fig 7: Removing Screws
    G03925511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: The lumbar assembly must be fully relaxed.
    Fig 8: Identifying Lumbar Control Cable At Actuator
    G03911430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Unclip the lumbar control cable from the actuator.
    11. NOTE: Note the route of the lumbar cable for installation.
  11. Route the lumbar cable through the seat cushion and frame.
  12. Remove the two cushion-to-latch bolts.
    Fig 9: Removing Cushion-To-Latch Bolts - With Torque Specifications
    G03925513Courtesy 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 10: Removing Backrest Assembly
    G03911433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Carefully pry the backrest pivot bushing apart from the cushion pin and remove the backrest assembly.
  14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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