Seat Track: 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.
CAUTION:
Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged components.
NOTE:
The left side is shown, the right side is similar.
- Prepare the vehicle for seat track 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 .
- Remove the front cushion side shield. For additional information, see SEAT - FRONT CUSHION SIDE SHIELD .
- Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, see FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
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 nuts and the seat track.
- Remove the wiring harness, driver seat module, seat track trim panel, and if equipped, the heated seat module.