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Removal And Installation

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All seats 

  1. If equipped with power lumbar, release the tension on the power lumbar cable before removing the seat from the vehicle.
  2. Position the seat to access all the seat track-to-floor bolts and the safety belt retractor belt anchor nut.
  3. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  4. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front .
  5. Remove the cushion side shield in the following sequence.
      NOTE: Release the tension on the manual lumbar cable before removing the manual lumbar handle.
    1. If equipped with manual lumbar, release the 2 clips on the back of the manual lumbar handle then pull and remove the manual lumbar handle.
    2. Remove the cushion side shield screw(s).
    3. Slide the cushion side shield up in the rear to release the retainer.
    4. Slide the cushion side shield forward to disengage the retainer.
    5. Disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector.
      • Remove the cushion side shield.
  6. Remove the recliner side shield in the following sequence.
    1. Remove the recliner side shield screws.
    2. Pull out and remove the recliner side shield.
  7. Release the backrest trim cover J-clips.
    8. Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Trim Cover J-Clips
    GF0030874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH side shown, LH similar.
  8. Release the LH and RH backrest trim cover tether from the backrest frame.
    9. Fig 2: Identifying LH & RH Backrest Trim Cover Tether
    GF0030875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Pull out at the bottom and detach the 2 lower hard back panel pin-type retainers.
  10. Slide the hard back panel out of the backrest trim cover.
  11. Push the backrest foam pad away from the backrest frame.
  12. Remove the recliner motor in the following sequence.
    1. Remove the clip from the torque shaft on the recliner motor side.
    2. Slide the torque shaft out of the recliner and recliner motor.
    3. Remove the recliner motor bolt.
      • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    4. Disconnect and remove the recliner motor.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  14. Install the front seat and repower the SRS. If a passenger seat has been serviced, do not prove out the SRS at this time.  For additional information, refer to Seat - Front .

    15. Passenger seat only 

  15. Carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test and prove out the SRS. For additional information, refer to the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
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