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Removal And Installation

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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: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the correct restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE: The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: Only the front passenger seat can come equipped with optional fold-flat backrest.

All seats 

  1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front .
  2. Remove the spring clip and manual recliner handle.
  3. Remove the cushion side shield in the following sequence.
    1. Pull out on the side and rear of the cushion side shield, releasing the retainers.
    2. Separate the wire harness pin-type retainers from the cushion side shield.
    3. Remove the cushion side shield.
  4. Remove the RH recliner outboard cover retainer cover.
  5. Pull the head of the RH recliner outboard cover retainer up to release, then remove the retainer.
    6. Fig 1: Pulling Head Of Recliner Outboard Cover Retainer Up To Release
    GF0028312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the RH recliner outboard cover in the following sequence.
    1. Pull out on the RH recliner outboard cover at the front and rear to release the cover retainers and at the bottom, pull the cover away from the recliner.
    2. Slide the RH recliner outboard cover back to separate from the recliner.
  7. Route out the side air bag wire harness and remove the RH recliner outboard cover.
    8. Fig 2: Locating RH Recliner Outboard Cover
    GF0028313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Separate the cable at the RH recliner in the following sequence.
    1. Release the cable housing from the RH recliner.
    2. Separate the cable from the RH recliner.
  9. Pull the head of the LH recliner outboard cover retainer up to release, then remove the retainer.
    10. Fig 3: Pulling Head Of Recliner Outboard Cover Retainer Up To Release
    GF0028312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the LH recliner outboard cover in the following sequence.
    1. Pull out on the LH recliner outboard cover at the front and rear to release the cover retainers and at the bottom, pull the cover away from the recliner.
    2. Slide the LH recliner outboard cover back to separate from the recliner.
      • If not equipped with heated seats, remove the LH recliner outboard cover.

    11. Seats with heat 

  11. Route out the heated seat wire harness and remove the LH recliner outboard cover.
    12. Fig 4: Locating LH Recliner Outboard Cover
    GF0028314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All seats 

  12. Release the cushion trim cover retainer from around the safety belt buckle and separate the hook-and-loop strip.
    13. Fig 5: Locating Cushion Trim Cover Retainer
    GF0028315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Separate the cable at the LH recliner in the following sequence.
    1. Separate the cable from the LH recliner.
    2. Squeeze the cable housing tabs together and separate from the LH recliner.
  14. Release the first cushion trim cover J-clip from the rear of the cushion frame.
  15. Disconnect and detach the electrical connectors.
    • Slide and disengage the side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, release the tab and disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector. Detach any pin-type retainers.
    • If equipped, disconnect the heated seat electrical connector and detach any pin-type retainers.
    16. Fig 6: Locating Heated Seat Electrical Connector & Pin-Type Retainers
    GF0028316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Detach and route out the side air bag wire harness.
    17. Fig 7: Locating Side Air Bag Wire Harness
    GF0028317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Route out the side air bag wire harness from the seat track and cushion.
    18. Fig 8: Locating Side Air Bag Wire Harness From Seat Track & Cushion
    GF0028318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All seats 

  18. Remove the 4 recliner-to-cushion frame bolts and remove the backrest assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  19. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  20. Install the front seat and repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time.  For additional information, refer to Seat - Front .
  21. Carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test. For additional information, refer to the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
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