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Front Seat Track Motor: Installation

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  1. NOTE: Use the bolts from the old seat track motor.

    Install the seat track motor bolts.

    Torque

    : 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

    GFD270142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: When using a drill to move the seat track, do not move the seat track to its forward or rearward end of the travel stops, otherwise a new seat track must be installed.
    NOTE: Be sure to drive the seat track evenly or the track will bind during movement.
    NOTE: Rotate the cables using 2 drills operating at similar speeds to most efficiently position the seat track.

    Insert the original seat track motor drive cables and drive the gearbox and seat track uniformly until the front edge of the upper and lower seat tracks are flush. Use the General Equipment: Electric Drill

    GFD270143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. The front edges of the upper and lower seat track rails must align with each other on both sides of the seat  .
    GFD270144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. On both sides, remove the seat track motor bolts.
    GFD270145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Install a new seat track if the block is not in place.

    Verify the block is in place at the rear of the inboard seat track rail.

    GFD270146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. To aid installation, pull the long drive cable slightly outward from the sheathing.
    GFD270147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Insert the long drive cable into the seat track gearbox.
    GFD270148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Rotate the long drive cable to verify engagement to seat track gearbox.
    GFD270149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Do not severely bend the short drive cable during installation or damage to the cable will occur.

    Insert the short drive cable into the seat track gearbox.

    1. Position the seat track motor while inserting the short cable into the seat track gearbox.
    2. Rotate the short drive cable to verify engagement to the seat track gearbox.

    GFD270150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. NOTE: Do not cross-thread the bolts, they are load bearing. If the bolts are cross-threaded, a new seat track must be installed.
    NOTE: Seat track components and wiring harness are removed for clarity.

    Install the seat track motor and install the new bolts in the sequence shown.

    1. Install the rear inboard bolt.

      Torque

      : 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

    2. Install the front inboard bolt.

      Torque

      : 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

    3. Install the rear outboard bolt.

      Torque

      : 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

    4. Install the front outboard bolt.

      Torque

      : 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

    Fig 1: Front Seat Track Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GFD270151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: Seat track components are removed for clarity.

    Connect the seat track motor electrical connector and engage the wire harness retainers.

    GFD270140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Install the side shield.

    1. Connect the electrical connector.
    2. Position the side shield and push it rearward.
    3. Push the rear of the side shield downward.

    GFD270152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install the side shield screws.
    GFD270111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Repower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
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