Seat Cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED): Removal

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

NOTE: For component identification and locations, REFER to Seat - Exploded View, Front .

Remove the seat. For additional information, REFER to Seat .
NOTE: Bottom view shows hidden retainers to be released from the top.

From under the seat, separate the cushion 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
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