Removal and Installation

All seats 

1. Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front  .

   Passenger seat with failed horizontal motor 

2. To remove the Occupant Classification System (OCS) weight sensor assemblies, remove the 2 seat track horizontal drive unit bolts. This will allow the power seat tracks to move manually for access to the 8 OCS weight sensor assembly bolts.
   Fig 1: Location of Seat Track Horizontal Drive Unit Bolts

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   Passenger seat receiving a new seat track 

3. Remove the inboard and outboard OCS weight sensor assemblies. For additional information, refer to Occupant Classification System (OCS) in SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

   Power seat 

4. If equipped, disconnect the seat control switch and remove the cushion side shield.

   Heated seat 

NOTE: Passenger seat shown in illustration, driver seat similar.
Fig 2: Location of Cushion Heater Mat Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
5. Disconnect the cushion heater mat electrical connector.

   All seats 

6. Detach the hook-and-loop strips from around the safety belt buckle assembly.
7. Detach all wiring harness pin-type retainers from the cushion frame.
8. Release the cushion trim cover J-clips and remove the seat cushion foam pad and cushion trim cover.

   Climate controlled seat 

NOTE: Inspect the climate controlled seat cushion manifold and foam pad for crush or obstruction. Before installation, repair as needed.
NOTE: Covering the Thermo-Electric Device (TED) openings is recommended to prevent foreign material from entering the TED.
9. Disconnect the TED assembly electrical connector.

   All seats 

10. Remove the 4 cushion frame-to-seat track nuts and separate the cushion frame and seat track.
    • To install, tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).
11. Detach any remaining wiring harness retainers attached to the cushion frame and remove the seat track.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.