Removal and Installation

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: A new heater mat will come assembled on a new foam pad.

Remove the 40 percent cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - REAR, 40 PERCENT .
Remove the head restraint.
1. Push in the hole, lift up on the head restraint and release one side of the head restraint.
2. Push the release button and remove the head restraint.
3. Remove the safety belt comfort guide.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Release Button, Head Restraint And Safety Belt Comfort Guide
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pull out and remove the 2 head restraint guides.
- Discard the slave head restraint guide.
  - For installation, install a new slave head restraint guide.
Release the tabs and remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezel.

Fig 2: Locating Child Safety Seat Tether Anchor Bezel Tabs
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip.
- If equipped, pull the heated seat electrical connector through the backrest trim cover opening.
At the rear inboard side of the backrest, access the zipper tucked up behind the back panel and unzip the zipper.
Remove the pin-type retainer attaching the backrest trim cover to the lower rear of the backrest frame and around the lower anchors and tethers for children.
Remove the pin-type retainer from inside the safety belt comfort guide pocket.

NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips, or the hook-and-loop strips can be torn from the backrest foam pad.

Partially invert the backrest trim cover to the retaining clips in the backrest foam pad.
Release the clips and separate the backrest trim cover from the backrest foam pad and remove.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.