Seat Track - With Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the affected seat. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) in this article.
- 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.
- Remove the two screws securing the lumbar adjuster control to the seat track riser.
- Push the lumbar adjuster control inward to provide clearance for trim panel removal.
- Disconnect the heated seat switch electrical connector.
- Pull the rearward lower corner of the side shield to disengage the metal retaining clip.
- Remove the side shield cover.
- Disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector.
- Remove the seat cushion assembly. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT CUSHION - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) in this article.
- Remove the seat backrest assembly. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT BACKREST - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) in this article.
- Detach the seat assist spring and remove two pushclips securing the manual fore/aft adjuster bar.
- Disconnect the seat actuator motor electrical connector.
- Remove the seven screws (four outboard side, three inboard side) securing the seat adjuster tracks to the seat pedestal frame.
All seats
Heated seats
CAUTION:
Bend the side shield slightly to make sure the shield is not scratched by the recliner lever.
Power seats
All seats
Manual seats
NOTE:
Do not reuse pushclips. Install new units.
Power seats
Manual seats