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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. If equipped with power lumbar, release the tension on the power lumbar cable before removing the seat from the vehicle.
  2. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .
  3. Remove the cushion side shield in the following sequence.
      NOTE: Release the tension on the manual lumbar cable before removing the manual lumbar handle.
    1. If equipped with manual lumbar, release the 2 clips on the back of the manual lumbar handle then pull and remove the manual lumbar handle.
    2. Remove the cushion side shield screw(s).
    3. Slide the cushion side shield up in the rear to release the retainer.
    4. Slide the cushion side shield forward to disengage the retainer.
    5. Disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector.
      • Remove the cushion side shield.
  4. Remove the recliner side shield in the following sequence.
    1. Remove the recliner side shield screw and scrivet.
    2. Pull out and remove the recliner side shield.
    5. NOTE: The seat backrest trim cover and foam pad have been removed to show the backrest trim panel retainers.
  5. 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.
    6. NOTE: Lower outer J-clips are unfastened to show inner J-clips.
    Fig 2: Locating Backrest Trim Cover Outer And Inner J-Clips
    G06504460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Release the backrest trim cover outer and inner J-clips attached to the backrest frame.
  7. Push the backrest foam pad away from the backrest frame.
  8. Remove the recliner motor in the following sequence.
    1. Remove the clip from the torque shaft on the recliner motor side.
    2. Slide the torque shaft out of the recliner and recliner motor.
    3. Remove the recliner motor bolt.
      • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    4. Disconnect and remove the recliner motor.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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