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Seat Backrest - Front: Disassembly

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WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material before installing the seat side air bag module. If any damage is found, install new components. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seat backrest pad, trim cover and side air bag module must be installed. A new seat backrest frame should be installed, if necessary.

All vehicles 

  1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front .
  2. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front .
  3. Press the release button and remove the head restraint.
    4. Fig 1: Head Restraint Release Button
    GF0013127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Pinch the head restraint guide ends to release and remove the 2 head restraint guides.
    • The head restraint guides are not interchangeable, note location for installation.
    5. Fig 2: Headrest Guide Sleeves
    GF0013130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Unzip the side air bag deployment chute.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Side Air Bag Deployment Chute
    GF0018589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove and separate the backrest foam pad and trim cover.
  7. Remove the 2 side air bag module nuts.
  8. Separate the side air bag module from the seat backrest frame.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the side air bag module.

    10. Vehicles with power lumbar 

  10. Remove and discard the 2 rivets and detach the lumbar motor.
  11. Release the lumbar assembly from the bottom of the seat backrest frame.
  12. Detach the lumbar assembly from the top of the backrest frame and remove.

    13. Vehicles without power lumbar 

  13. Remove the backrest support.
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