Seat Control Switch - Front: Removal

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

For passenger seat, turn the ignition OFF and wait at least one minute.
For driver seat, remove the manual recliner handle, if equipped.
1. Locate the clip between the seat cushion and side shield.
2. Remove the clip and slide the handle off the shaft.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Manual Recliner Handle Clips
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
For passenger seat, remove the manual recliner handle in the following sequence.
1. Pull the back flap out to access the recliner handle clip.
2. Locate the clip between the seat cushion and side shield.
3. Remove the clip and slide the handle off the shaft.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Back Flap And Recliner Handle Clip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, remove the manual lumbar knob.
1. Locate the clip between the seat cushion and side shield.
2. Remove the clip and slide the knob off the shaft.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Manual Lumbar Handle And Clip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
For driver seat, pull out and remove the cushion side shield cover.
For passenger seat, release the 3 clips, slide rearward and remove the cushion side shield cover.

Fig 4: Locating Cushion Side Shield Cover Clips
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Separate the safety belt anchor from the seat.
- For driver seat, remove the safety belt anchor bolt and separate the safety belt anchor from the seat.
- For passenger seat, disconnect the Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) electrical connector, remove the safety belt anchor bolt and separate the safety belt anchor from the seat.
Separate the cushion side shield.
1. Remove the scrivet at the rear of the cushion side shield.
2. Remove the screw at the rear of the cushion side shield.
3. Remove the screw at the front of the cushion side shield.
4. Pull out to release the clips and separate the cushion side shield.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Cushion Side Shield Scrivet And Screws
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Separate the wire harness pin-type retainer, disconnect the seat control switch and remove the cushion side shield.

Fig 6: Locating Wire Harness Pin-Type Retainer And Seat Control Switch
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pull the seat control switch knob(s) off the switch.
Release the retainers and remove the seat control switch.