Lumbar Assembly - Power: Removal

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, FRONT .

Remove the seat backrest. Refer to SEAT BACKREST .
NOTE: Note wire harness routing for installation.

Disengage the backrest cover lower J-clips and route the wire harnesses out of the holes in the backrest cover.
On each side of the backrest, separate the backrest cover hook-and-loop strips.
NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the backrest foam pad.

Separate the backrest cover hook-and-loop strips from the backrest foam pad and position the backrest cover up to the first row of hog rings.
Remove the first row of hog rings.

Fig 1: Locating First Row Hog Rings
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the backrest cover up to the second row of hog rings.
If equipped, disconnect the backrest TED electrical connector and disengage the pin-type retainer.

Fig 2: Locating Pin Type Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the power lumbar.
- Disconnect the motor and disengage the retaining clips.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Power Lumbar Retaining Clips
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.