Front Seat Backrest: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always wear safety glasses when repairing a air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING:
Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
NOTE:
If a side air bag deployment took place the seatback pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be replaced. The seatback frame should be replaced if necessary.
NOTE:
The left side is shown, the right side is similar.
All seats
- Prepare the vehicle for front seat backrest removal.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute.
- Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, see SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
- Remove the affected seat. For additional information, see FRONT SEAT .
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS to determine location of the front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation and reactivation procedure.WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and installation procedure. - Remove the seat backrest trim panel.
- Pull and release the pin-type retainers at the bottom of the seat backrest trim panel.
- While holding the seat backrest trim panel at the bottom, push in on the left side of the panel at the lip of the map pocket and slide it to the right to disengage the J-hook. Repeat this process for the right side J-hook but slide the panel to the left to disengage the hook.
- While pushing in at the top of the seat backrest trim panel, slide it down to disengage the top J-hooks.
- Remove the seat backrest trim panel and inspect the J-hooks and pin-type retainers for damage.
Seats with manual lumbar
- Remove the retaining hook.
- Align the end of the adjusting cable in the slot.
- Release the adjusting cable.
All seats
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the front cushion side shield trim panel. For additional information, see SEAT - FRONT CUSHION SIDE SHIELD .
- Remove the two front seat backrest bolts on each side. Remove the front seat backrest.
WARNING:
Front seat back trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired, they are to be replaced (cleaning is permissible).
CAUTION:
When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the seat backrest trim panel J-hooks are damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.
CAUTION:
When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the pin-type retainers. Pulling towards you, use a smooth, controlled force to release the pin-type retainers.