Seat Backrest - Front: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Position the seat all the way forward and up.
2. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.

Police vehicles 

3. Pull the zippers out from underneath the material, unzip both zippers and position the backrest trim cover up to access the backrest trim panel.
Fig 1: Identifying Zippers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Remove the backrest trim panel.
   1. Remove the 2 screws located at the bottom of the backrest trim panel.
   2. Pull out at the bottom and slide the backrest trim panel up to disengage the 2 upper retaining hooks.
Fig 2: Backrest Trim Panel & Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Non-police vehicles 

5. Release the backrest trim cover J-clips.
   • Release the lower J-clip first and then release the 2 side J-clips.
Fig 3: Backrest Trim Cover J-Clips
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicles with power lumbar 

6. Release the cushion trim cover rear J-clip.
Fig 4: Identifying Cushion Trim Cover Rear J-Clip
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
7. Release the cushion trim cover rear corner J-clip.
8. Disconnect the power lumbar electrical connector.

All vehicles 

9. If equipped, disconnect the backrest heated seat electrical connector.
10. Disconnect the seat side air bag module electrical connector and route it through the seat cushion.
11. Remove the recliner-to-backrest bolts.
12. Remove the pivot bolt.
13. Remove the seat backrest.
    • Route out any wire harness(es) that passes through the seat cushion.