Seat Cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED): 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: 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 .
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Disengage the 2 rear retainers, push one cushion support wire inboard while pushing the TED outboard. Repeat for the other retainer.
- Disengage the front retainers.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cushion Ted Electrical Connector, Rear And Front Retainers
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate and remove the cushion TED .

Fig 2: Locating Cushion TED
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.