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Side Air Bag Module - With Fold Flat: Removal

WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy® or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seat back pad, trim cover and side air bag module must be installed. The seat back frame should be installed new if necessary.
NOTE: When replacing the side air bag after deployment, refer to SEATING for additional information concerning new side air bag the installation.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. Depower the SRS  . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
  2. Remove the passenger seat. For additional information, refer to the REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  portion of SEATING .
  3. Remove the inboard lower recliner cover.
    1. Remove the screw at the back of the inboard lower recliner cover.
    2. Remove the screw at the side of the inboard lower recliner cover.
    3. Pull out at the rear of the inboard lower recliner cover to release the retainers and remove.
      Fig 1: Identifying Inboard Lower Recliner Cover Screws
      G06063852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the inboard upper recliner cover.
    1. Pull at the front and release the clip.
    2. Rotate the inboard upper recliner cover clockwise and remove.
      Fig 2: Removing Inboard Upper Recliner Cover
      G06063853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, remove the manual lumbar handle.
    1. Push the cushion trim cover and foam pad back and locate the manual lumbar handle clip under the cushion side shield.
    2. Remove the clip and slide the manual lumbar handle off the shaft.
      Fig 3: Identifying Manual Lumbar Handle Components
      G06063854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: For retainer clarity, inside of cushion side shield shown in illustration.
  6. Separate the cushion side shield from the cushion frame.
    1. Remove the screw at the back of the cushion side shield.
    2. Remove the screw at the side of the cushion side shield.
    3. Remove the screw at the front of the cushion side shield.
    4. Pull out on the cushion side shield to release the 4 clips and separate.
      • If equipped, disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector.
        Fig 4: Identifying Cushion Side Shield Components
        G06063855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the outboard upper recliner cover.
    1. Pull at the front and release the clip.
    2. Pivot the top of the outboard upper recliner cover back and remove.
      • Pull the fold-flat release strap out through the opening.
        Fig 5: Removing Outboard Upper Recliner Cover
        G06063856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the strap on the outboard recliner, fold the backrest down to the fold-flat position.
  9. Separate the wire harness and cable retainers.
    1. Remove the pin-type retainers, release the cushion trim cover outboard J-clips and position the flap aside.
    2. If equipped, separate the lumbar cable retainers.
    3. If equipped, pull the manual lumbar cable cover out of the adjuster.
    4. Separate the side air bag module wire harness pin-type retainers.
    5. Separate the outboard fold-flat cable and cover from the recliner.
      Fig 6: Identifying Wire Harness And Cable Retainers
      G06063857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. If equipped, remove the manual lumbar cable from the adjuster.
    Fig 7: Locating Manual Lumbar Cable
    G06063858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Separate the fold-flat cable retainer and cover from the inboard recliner.
    Fig 8: Locating Fold-Flat Cable Retainer
    G06063859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Open the backrest trim cover in the following sequence.
    1. Separate the backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
    2. Release the backrest trim cover clips.
    3. Open the zippers.
      Fig 9: Locating Backrest Trim Cover Clips
      G06063860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Seats with power track, disconnect electrical connectors and separate pin-type retainers from under the seat.
    1. Separate the connector and wire harness retainers.
    2. Slide the side air bag electrical connector locking clip back.
    3. Push the tab in and disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.
    4. Disconnect the backrest feed electrical connector.
      Fig 10: Identifying Electrical Connectors And Separate Pin-Type Retainers
      G06063861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Seats with manual track, disconnect the electrical connector and separate pin-type retainers from under the seat.
    1. Separate the side air bag module electrical connector and wire harness retainers.
    2. Slide the side air bag electrical connector locking clip back.
    3. Push the tab in and disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.
      Fig 11: Identifying Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
      G06063862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Route the wire harness out from under the seat.
  16. Position the backrest trim cover aside and remove the 4 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts (2 shown in illustration). Remove the backrest.
    Fig 12: Locating Recliner-To-Backrest Frame Bolts
    G06063863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Invert the backrest trim cover up and remove the first row of hog rings.
    Fig 13: Locating Row Of Hog Rings
    G06063864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Invert the backrest trim cover up to expose the side air bag module deployment chute.
    • Feed the fold-flat cable, lumbar cable (if equipped) and backrest wire harness through the side openings of the backrest trim cover.
  19. Squeeze the ends of the deployment chute clips together and open the deployment chute.
    Fig 14: Squeezing Ends Of Deployment Chute Clips
    G06063865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Invert the backrest trim cover up and pull the deployment chute through the backrest foam pad.
  21. Invert the backrest trim cover up and remove the second row of hog rings.
    Fig 15: Locating Row Of Hog Rings
    G06063866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: Note the side air bag module wiring routing for installation.
  22. Release the side air bag module wire harness retainers from the backrest frame.
  23. Seats with power track, disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer from the backrest frame.
  24. Remove the 2 nuts and side air bag module.
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