Seat Cushion Cover - 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 component identification and locations, Refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW .

If equipped, remove the 2 rivets and pull the pivot release handle out of the pocket.
- Use a 5 mm (0.197 in) drill to remove the rivets.
If equipped, separate the pivot release cable and casing and remove the pivot release handle.
To install a new RH cushion cover, from 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
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install a new LH cushion cover, from the LH load floor flapper panel, detach the 3 wire harness retainers, disconnect the electrical connector, disengage and remove the PFSM with wire harness.

Fig 2: Locating Wire Harness Retainers, Electrical Connector And PFSM
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 load floor panel screws at the back of the cushion.
Pull out to release the retainers and remove the load floor panel.
Remove the screw, release the tab and remove the floor latch cover.
Release the cushion trim cover retainers from the cushion frame, and remove the cushion trim cover and cushion foam pad.
- On assembly, the lower anchors and tethers for children and child safety seat tether anchor must be accessible through the cushion trim cover.
Fig 3: Locating Cushion Trim Cover Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the hog rings and the cushion cover.