Seat Backrest: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For parts identification and location, Refer to SEAT EXPLODED VIEW

Remove the seat backrest cover. Refer to SEAT BACKREST COVER .
If equipped, disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer.

Fig 1: Locating Backrest Heater Mat Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, remove the backrest TED .
- Disconnect the electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer.
- Disengage the TED from the backrest frame wire.
- Disengage the backrest TED from the backrest foam pad wire.
- Slide the TED out from between the power lumbar and cable.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Power Lumbar And Cable, Backrest TED And Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, remove the manual lumbar.
- Remove the manual lumbar control cable retainer.
- Disengage the manual lumbar retainers.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Power Lumbar Retaining Clips
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, remove the power lumbar.
- Disconnect the motor and disengage the retaining clips.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Power Lumbar Retaining Clips
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 pin-type retainers.
Remove the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame.