Seat Cushion Thermo-Electric Device: Removal

NOTE: If the passenger seat is equipped with an Occupant Classification System (OCS) bladder system, to prevent system failure, it is necessary to carry out the OCS system reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new cushion cover is installed or an OCS system service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to carry out the OCS system reset.

NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT in this service information.

Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT in this service information.

NOTE: Bottom view shows hidden retainers to be released from the top.

From under the seat, separate the cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED).
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Disengage the 2 rear retainers.
  - Push one cushion support wire inboard while pushing the TED outboard. Repeat for the other retainer.
3. Disengage the front retainers.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED) Components
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate and remove the cushion TED.

Fig 2: Locating Cushion TED
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.