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Removal And Installation

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  1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front, Bucket and 40 Percent  in this article.
  2. Remove the front seat backrest adjust handle.
    • Remove the screw.
    • Remove the front seat backrest adjust handle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Backrest Adjust Handle
    GF0005008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Pull the front seat lumbar support knob to remove.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Seat Lumber Support Knob
    GF0005009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the screws.
    Fig 3: Locating Screws
    GF0004992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the pin-type retainer on the back of the front seat track shield.
    Fig 4: Locating Pin-Type Retainer
    GF0004993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 2 screws on the bottom of the front seat track shield.
    Fig 5: Removing Screws On Bottom Of Front Seat Track Shield
    GF0004994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the heat control switch electrical connector, then remove the screws on the seat control switch.
    Fig 6: Locating Screws On Seat Control Switch
    GF0005010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 2 lumbar actuator screws.
    Fig 7: Locating Lumbar Actuator Screws
    GF0005011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Unclip the lumbar control cable from actuator.
    Fig 8: Locating Lumbar Control Cable
    G03911430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect seat back heating element wire.
  11. Unclip the seat backrest J-clip.
    Fig 9: Identifying Seat Backrest J-Clip
    GF0005012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the upholstery and remove the bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    Fig 10: Locating Bolts
    GF0005013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. NOTE: Do not damage the plastic pivot bushing when removing the seat backrest. Pull the front seat backrest away from the seat hinge and feed the lumbar cable and heating element wire through the seat cushion opening.
    Fig 11: Removing Seat Backrest
    GF0005014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Separate and remove the seat backrest.
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.