Removal and Installation

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.

NOTE: Always install a new backrest foam pad and new backrest heater mat together.

Remove the seat backrest trim cover. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST COVER - FRONT, WITHOUT FOLD FLAT or SEAT BACKREST COVER - WITH FOLD FLAT .

NOTE: Seat without fold-flat shown, seat with fold flat similar.

Fig 1: Locating Backrest Heater Mat Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer.
Remove the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame. Discard the backrest foam pad with heater mat.
Obtain a new backrest foam pad that has the backrest heater mat already adhered to the backrest foam pad.
- Do not remove the old backrest heater mats from the old backrest foam pad and reuse any of these parts.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.