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Removal and Installation

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: Do not reinstall the cushion side shield or side shield retainers after removal. These are one-time-use items that become damaged during removal and may not remain attached if reinstalled. Install a new side shield during seat assembly (includes new retainers attached).

All seats 

  1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front  .
  2. Remove the manual height adjust handle, if equipped.
    • Remove the height adjust handle cover.
    • Remove the 2 screws and height adjust handle.
  3. Remove the spring clip and manual recliner handle, if equipped.
  4. Remove the manual lumbar control knob, if equipped.
    • Adjust the manual lumbar to the full relaxed position.
    • Pull outward and remove the manual lumbar knob.
    5. NOTE: Install a new cushion side shield at installation (includes new retainers attached).
    Fig 1: Removing Cushion Side Shield
    G06259466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove and discard the cushion side shield and one-time-use retainers.
    1. For passenger seat, remove the scrivet.
    2. Pull out on the side and rear of the cushion side shield and release the retainers.
      • Separate the wire harness from the cushion side shield, if equipped.
    3. Remove the cushion side shield and any remaining side shield retainers from the seat and discard.
      • Remove the seat control switch from the cushion side shield and disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped.
  6. Release the trim cover hook-and-loop strap from around the safety belt buckle assembly.
    Fig 2: Location of Trim Cover Hook-And-Loop Strap From Around Safety Belt Buckle Assembly
    G06259467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Release the first cushion cover J-clip from the rear of the cushion frame and disconnect the side air bag wiring harness electrical connector.
  8. Detach the side air bag wiring harness electrical connector pin-type retainer from the cushion frame.
    9. NOTE: Electrical connectors vary with power seat options.
  9. Disconnect the backrest power feed electrical connector(s) and route out the wire harness.
    • Release the wire harness retainers.

    Seat with manual lumbar 

  10. Remove the 2 rivets and separate the manual lumbar control from the cushion frame.
  11. Detach the lumbar control from the cable and remove.
    • Detach any cable retainers from the cushion frame.
      • Note the manual lumbar cable routing for installation.
    Fig 3: Detaching Cable Retainers From Cushion Frame
    G06259468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All seats 

    12. NOTE: Do not use impact or power tools to remove the bolts. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the seat backrest frame.
  12. Manually  remove the 4 recliner-to-cushion frame bolts and remove the backrest assembly.
    1. Using only hand wrenches, manually tighten each bolt approximately 3.175 mm (0.125 in) to release the thread lock adhesive.
    2. Manually remove the bolts.
      • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    3. Route out the wire harness(es) and manual lumbar cable, if equipped.
      • Note routing for installation.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  14. Install the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front  .
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