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Removal and Installation

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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.
  1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .
  2. Remove the cushion side shield in the following sequence.
    1. If equipped, release the clip and remove the manual recline handle.
    2. If equipped, pull and remove the manual height adjust handle.
    3. If equipped, remove the manual lumbar handle.
      • Adjust the manual lumbar until fully relaxed and release the 2 clips behind the manual lumbar handle and remove.
    4. Remove the cushion side shield screw(s).
    5. For power seat, slide the cushion side shield up in the rear to release the retainer.
    6. Slide the cushion side shield forward to disengage the retainer and remove the cushion side shield.
      • If equipped, disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector.
  3. Remove the lumbar cable from the manual lumbar adjuster in the following sequence.
    1. Remove the manual lumbar adjuster to bracket screw.
    2. Separate the manual lumbar adjuster from the bracket.
    3. Remove the lumbar cable from the manual lumbar adjuster.
    4. NOTE: The seat backrest trim cover and foam pad have been removed to show the backrest trim panel retainers.
  4. Remove the backrest trim panel.
    1. Release the 2 pin-type retainers at the bottom of the backrest trim panel.
    2. Slide the backrest trim panel down to release the upper clips.
    3. Turn the backrest trim panel to release the middle clips and remove the backrest trim panel.
      Fig 1: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers And Backrest Trim Panel
      G06504463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Lower outer J-clips are unfastened to show inner J-clips.
    Fig 2: Locating Backrest Trim Cover Outer And Inner J-Clips
    G06504474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Release the backrest trim cover outer and inner J-clips attached to the backrest frame.
  6. Release the manual lumbar hooks from the backrest frame, route out the manual lumbar cable and remove the manual lumbar assembly.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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