Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the safety belt pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.

NOTE: The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All seats

Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front .

Seats with lumbar

Pull and remove the lumbar adjust knob.

Fig 1: Lumbar Adjust Knob

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Remove the side shield screw behind the lumbar adjust knob.

Fig 2: Side Shield Screw

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Seats with a cushion inboard side shield

Remove the cushion inboard side shield rear screw from under the seat.

Fig 3: Cushion Inboard Side Shield Rear Screw

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Remove the cushion inboard side shield front screw.

Fig 4: Inboard Seat Side Shield Front Screw

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Remove the cushion inboard side shield.
1. Pull the cushion inboard side shield away from the seat to clear the safety belt buckle and pretensioner.
2. Rotate the cushion inboard side shield upward to release the rear pin-type retainer mount from the slot.
3. Hold the cushion inboard side shield in one hand and release the retaining clips holding the safety belt buckle and pretensioner boot to the cushion inboard side shield.
4. Remove the cushion inboard side shield.

Fig 5: Cushion Inboard Side Shield, Safety Belt Buckle & Pretensioner Boot

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Remove the pin-type retainer from the upper seat track mounting flange and install it back into the cushion inboard side shield.

Seats with lumbar

NOTE: Make sure the front seat back pad adjuster is in the fully retracted position.

Remove the lumbar control.
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Disconnect the cable from the lumbar control.
  - Route out the lumbar cable from under the seat.

Fig 6: Lumbar Actuator, Screws & Cable

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All seats

Remove the screw from behind the recliner handle.

Fig 7: Screw Behind Recliner Handle

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Remove the cushion outboard side shield rear screw from under the seat.
- If the seat is not equipped with a power seat track, remove the cushion outboard side shield.

Fig 8: Rear Screw Under Cushion Side Shield

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Seats with power

Remove the cushion outboard side shield front screw and position aside the side shield.

Fig 9: Cushion Side Shield Front Screw

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All seats

WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Remove the 2 recliner bolts from the recliner assembly.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Fig 10: Recliner Bolts

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Remove the front seat backrest.
1. Remove the pivot bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
2. Pull the lumbar cable through the seat cushion.
3. Lift and remove the backrest assembly.

Fig 11: Front Seat Backrest, Bolt & Lumbar Cable

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.