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Seat Control Switch: Removal

NOTE: 6-way seat control switch shown in illustration, 10-way seat control switch similar.
  1. If equipped, remove the manual lumbar adjustment knob.
    1. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the seat cushion and cushion side shield, at the location shown in illustration, and remove the manual lumbar adjustment knob retaining clip.
    2. Slide the manual lumbar adjustment knob off the shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Manual Lumbar Adjustment Knob
    G08039708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the seat cushion and cushion side shield and release the rear retaining tab, while pulling the rear seat control switch bezel outward.
    Fig 2: Releasing Rear Retaining Tab Flat-Blade Screwdriver
    G08039709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the seat cushion and cushion side shield and release the upper rear retaining tab, while pulling the rear seat control switch bezel outward.
    Fig 3: Releasing Upper Rear Retaining Tab Using Flat-Blade Screwdriver
    G08039710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the seat cushion and cushion side shield and release the upper front retaining tab, while pulling the rear seat control switch bezel outward.
    Fig 4: Pulling Rear Seat Control Switch Bezel Outward Using Flat-Blade Screwdriver
    G08039711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Slide the seat control switch bezel rearward and remove it from the cushion side shield.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector.