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Lumbar Assembly - Manual, With Fold Flat: Removal

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct 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.
  1. Remove the front passenger seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .
  2. Remove the inboard recliner lower cover.
    1. Remove the screw at the back of the inboard recliner lower cover.
    2. Remove the screw at the side of the inboard recliner lower cover.
    3. Pull out at the rear of the inboard recliner lower cover to release the retainers and remove.
      Fig 1: Identifying Inboard Recliner Lower Cover Screws
      G06063467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the inboard recliner upper cover.
    1. Pull at the front and release the clip.
    2. Rotate the inboard recliner upper cover clockwise and remove.
      Fig 2: Removing Inboard Recliner Upper Cover
      G06063853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the manual lumbar handle.
    1. Push the cushion trim cover and foam pad back and locate the manual lumbar handle clip under the cushion side shield.
    2. Remove the clip and slide the manual lumbar handle off the shaft.
      Fig 3: Identifying Manual Lumbar Handle With Clip
      G06063854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: For retainer clarity, inside of cushion side shield shown.
  5. Separate the cushion side shield.
    1. Remove the screw at the back of the cushion side shield.
    2. Remove the screw at the side of the cushion side shield.
    3. Remove the screw at the front of the cushion side shield.
    4. Pull out on the cushion side shield to release the clips and separate.
      Fig 4: Identifying Cushion Side Shield With Screws
      G06063855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the outboard recliner upper cover.
    1. Pull at the front and release the clip.
    2. Pivot the top of the outboard recliner upper cover back and remove.
      • Pull the fold flat release strap out through the opening.
        Fig 5: Removing Outboard Recliner Upper Cover
        G06063856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the pin-type retainer, release all the outboard cushion trim cover J-clips and position the cushion trim cover flap up.
    Fig 6: Locating Pin-Type Retainer And Cushion Trim Cover Outboard J-Clips
    G06063389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Separate the manual lumbar cable.
    1. Separate the manual lumbar cable retainers.
    2. Pull the manual lumbar cable cover out of the adjuster.
      Fig 7: Removing Manual Lumbar Cable
      G06063473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the manual lumbar cable from the adjuster.
    • Pull the lumbar cable cover out of the adjuster.
    • Remove the cable end from the adjuster.
      Fig 8: Locating Manual Lumbar Cable
      G06063858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the strap on the outboard recliner, fold the backrest down to the fold flat position.
  11. Separate the backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
  12. Release the backrest trim cover clips and open the zippers.
    Fig 9: Locating Backrest Trim Cover Retainers
    G06063881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Separate the retainer and route the manual lumbar cable out from between the backrest frame and backrest foam pad.
    Fig 10: Locating Retainer And Manual Lumbar Cable
    G06063476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Squeeze the manual lumbar retaining clips together on each side and remove the manual lumbar.
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