Seat - Front: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy® or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
NOTE:
The pedestal used for front center seat and floor console mounting contains press fit washers and spacers designed to prevent corrosion at the front seat and floor console mounting areas. Do not remove these parts from the pedestal during service and make sure they are correctly positioned before installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in severe corrosion damage to mounting areas and fasteners.
NOTE:
The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE:
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
All vehicles
- Remove the covers and 2 rear seat mounting bolts.
Regular cab and Crew Cab
- If equipped, remove the manual recline handle.
- Insert an appropriate tool behind the cushion side shield, release the retainer and remove the handle.
- Remove the safety belt anchor cover.
- If power seat, position the seat fully down.
- Insert an appropriate tool, release the lower retainers, lift to release the upper retainers tabs and remove the cover.
- Return any detached retainers to the side shield.
- Remove the bolt and safety belt anchor.
- If passenger seat, disconnect the Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) electrical connector.
All vehicles
- Position the seat and remove the 2 front seat mounting bolts.
- Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
- Disconnect the seat electrical connector(s) from the body wiring harness and remove the seat from the vehicle.
- If the upper spacer (at rear inboard mount) separates from the pedestal (under carpet), make sure it is returned for correct installation.
WARNING:
Use care when handling the front passenger seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly, placing excessive weight on or sitting on a front passenger seat that is not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged seat components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification system (OCS) and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.