Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Do not reinstall the cushion side shield or side shield retainers after removal. These are one-time-use items that become damaged during removal and may not remain attached if reinstalled. Install a new side shield during seat assembly (includes new retainers attached).
- Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT in this service information.
- Remove the spring clip and manual recliner handle, if equipped.
- Pull and remove the manual lumbar control knob and seat control switch button(s), if equipped.
- Remove and discard the cushion side shield and one-time-use retainers.
- Pull out on the side and rear of the cushion side shield and release the retainers.
- Separate the wire harness from the cushion side shield.
- Remove the side shield and any remaining side shield retainers from the seat and discard.
- For installation, install a new cushion side shield (includes new retainers attached).
- Pull out on the side and rear of the cushion side shield and release the retainers.
- Disconnect the seat control switch, release the cushion side shield retainers and remove the seat control switch.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.