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.

Remove the front passenger seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .
Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT, WITH FOLD FLAT .
Remove the outboard upper recliner cover.
1. Pull at the front and release the clip.
2. Pivot the top of the outboard upper recliner cover back and remove.
  - Pull the fold flat release strap out through the opening.
    
    Fig 1: Removing Outboard Recliner Upper Cover
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Separate the cables and wire harness from the outboard recliner.
- Separate the fold flat cable retainer and cover from the outboard recliner.
- Separate the side air bag module wire harness pin-type retainer from the outboard recliner.
- If equipped, separate the manual lumbar cable retainer from the outboard recliner.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Side Air Bag Module Wire Harness Pin-Type Retainer From Outboard Recliner
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the inboard upper recliner cover.
1. Pull at the front and release the clip.
2. Pivot the top of the inboard upper recliner cover back and remove.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Inboard Recliner Upper Cover
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Separate the fold flat cable retainer and cover from the inboard recliner.

Fig 4: Locating Fold Flat Cable Retainer And Cover From Inboard Recliner
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Separate the backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
Release the backrest trim cover clips and open the zippers.

Fig 5: Locating Backrest Trim Cover Lower J-Clips
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the backrest trim cover aside and remove the 4 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts (2 shown). Remove the recliner assembly.
- Remove the recliner assembly.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Recliner-To-Backrest Frame Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove 2 screws from each and the inner recliner covers from the inboard and outboard recliners.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.