Seat Backrest - Front: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

All seats

Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .
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.
Remove the screw, scrivet and recliner side shield.
If equipped, remove the manual lumbar cable from the manual lumbar adjuster in the following sequence.
1. Remove the manual lumbar adjuster bracket screw.
2. Separate the manual lumbar adjuster from the bracket.
3. Remove the manual lumbar cable from the manual lumbar adjuster.
Passenger seat with fold-flat backrest
Separate the recliner cable casing and Z-fitting from the LH fold-flat recliner.

Fig 1: Locating Recliner Cable Casing And Z-Fitting Of LH Fold-Flat Recliner
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Separate the recliner cable casing and Z-fitting from the RH fold-flat recliner.

Fig 2: Locating Recliner Cable Casing And Z-Fitting Of RH Fold-Flat Recliner
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All seats
Disconnect the electrical connectors for following components, release any retainers and route out the wire harness:
- Side air bag module (if equipped).
- Power lumbar motor (if equipped).
- Power recline motor (if equipped).
- Thermo-Electric Device (TED) (if equipped).
- Backrest heater mat (if equipped).
Remove the 4 recliner-to-seat track bolts and backrest assembly.
- If equipped, route out the manual lumbar cable.