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Seat Cushion - Front: Disassembly

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NOTE: If a driver seat cushion heater mat is faulty, a new seat cushion foam pad must be installed with the new heater mat. Do not reuse the original seat cushion foam pad.
NOTE: The heater mat on the front passenger seat cushion is not serviceable separately. If a new heater mat is needed on the front passenger seat cushion, a new Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system service kit and a new heater mat must be installed. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.

Passenger seat 

  1. Remove the OCS system components. For additional information, refer to Occupant Classification Sensor procedure in SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.

    2. All seats 

  2. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front .
  3. Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front .
  4. Remove the seat track. For additional information, refer to Seat Track .
  5. If equipped, remove the power lumbar switch:
    • Release the tabs and remove the power lumbar bezel.
    • Disconnect the power lumbar switch electrical connector.
  6. Release the retainers.
    1. Release the J-clip retainers.
    2. Remove the pin-type retainer.
    7. Fig 1: Cushion Trim Cover Retainers
    GF0013135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If equipped, remove the seat armrest and bracket.
    • Remove the 2 covers, retaining clip and armrest pin.
    • Remove the armrest.
    • Remove the cover, 3 bolts and armrest bracket.

    8. Heated seats 

  8. Disconnect the cushion heater mat electrical connector.
    9. Fig 2: Cushion Heater Mat Electrical Connector
    GF0013136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the heated seat module electrical connector.
    10. Fig 3: Heated Seat Module Electrical Connector
    GF0013120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Release the locking tab and remove the heated seat module.
    11. Fig 4: Heated Seat Module Locking Tab
    GF0013121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All seats 

  11. Remove the cushion frame.
  12. If necessary, remove the 2 pushpins and the cushion mat. Otherwise, position the mat aside.
  13. Remove the seat cushion trim cover from the foam pad.
  14. Remove the cushion support.
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