Removal and Installation

NOTE: The backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED) filter is detachable from the TED assembly housing and can be replaced without TED removal.

NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT .

NOTE: For retainer clarity, inside of backrest panel shown in the illustration.

Remove the backrest panel.
1. Pull out at the bottom on each side, quickly and firmly, releasing the retainers.
2. Pivot the bottom of the backrest panel out as far as it will go and slide the backrest panel down, disengaging the upper hooks.
  - Remove the backrest panel.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Panel Retainers And Upper Hooks
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear carpet flap toe-kick.
1. Disengage the 2 J-clips from the backrest frame wires.
2. Peel the carpet flap toe-kick down and remove the pin-type retainers from the cushion side shield and recliner cover.
3. Disengage the carpet flap toe-kick J-clip from the cushion frame and remove the carpet flap toe-kick.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Frame Wires J-Clips, Pin-Type Retainers And Carpet Flap Toe-Kick J-Clip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disengage the top center backrest trim cover J-clip attached to the backrest frame wire.
Remove the backrest TED.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer from the backrest frame.
2. Disengage the backrest TED from the backrest foam pad wire.
3. Disengage the backrest TED from the backrest frame wire and remove the backrest TED.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Backrest Thermo-Electric Device Electrical Connector, Backrest Foam Pad Wire And Backrest Frame Wire
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.