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Seat Cushion - Power: Disassembly

NOTE: For component identification and locations, REFER to Seat - Exploded View .
  1. Remove the third row seat. For additional information, REFER to Seat .
  2. Remove the third row backrest. For additional information, REFER to Seat Backrest - Power .
  3. Fold both load floor flapper panels back over exposing the PFSM and wire harness.
  4. From under the RH load floor flapper panel, detach the 2 wire harness retainers and disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
    Fig 1: Locating Wire Harness Retainers And Electrical Connectors
    G06285814Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. From under the LH load floor flapper panel, detach the 3 wire harness retainers, disconnect the electrical connector, disengage and remove the PFSM with wire harness.
    1. If necessary, disconnect the PFSM.
    Fig 2: Locating Wire Harness Retainers, Electrical Connector And Power-Fold Seat Module
    G06285815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 2 load floor panel screws on each side at the back of the cushion.
  7. Pull out to release the retainers and remove the load floor panel.
  8. Remove the screw, release the tab and remove the floor latch cover.
  9. Release the cushion cover retainers from the cushion frame, and remove the cushion cover and foam pad.
    1. On assembly, the lower anchors and tethers for children and child safety seat tether anchor must be accessible through the cushion cover.
    Fig 3: Locating Cushion Trim Cover Retainers
    G06063561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the hog rings and cushion cover.
  11. Remove the 2 screws, pin-type retainer and inboard pivot cover.
  12. Remove the bushing.
  13. Remove the 3 screws and backrest latch inboard cover.
    1. Pull the release strap through the cover.
  14. Remove the floor latch.
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
    • To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  15. Remove the backrest latch in the following sequence.
    1. Remove the 2 backrest latch-to-cushion frame bolts.
      • To install, tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).
    2. Disconnect the power-fold seat motor.
  16. Remove the 4 cushion frame-to-pivot tube assembly bolts and cushion frame.

    To install, tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).

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