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Seat Backrest: Removal

NOTE: To prevent system failure, carry out the OCS reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover is installed or an OCS service kit is installed. Use scan tool to carry out the OCS reset command.
NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front .

  1. 1.

    Remove the seat. Refer to Seat .

  1. 2.

    Detach the carpet flap toe-kick retainers from under the seat.
    • Separate the 3 J-clips from the seat cushion frame.
    • Position the carpet toe-kick upward and remove the 2 push pin retainers.
GFD37440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Remove the scrivet and push pin retainer from the recliner cover.
GFD37441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Remove the recliner cover.
    • Slide the recliner cover toward the front of the seat.

  1. 5.

    Remove the inboard recliner inner cover.

  1. 6.

    If equipped, remove the manual recline handle.
    • Remove the clip and slide the handle off the shaft.
GFD37442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    For manual seats, remove the seat switch delete cover.
    • Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the seat cushion and cushion side shield, at the locations shown below, and release the retaining tabs.
GFD37443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    For power seats, remove the power seat switch. Refer to Seat Control Switch .

  1. 9.

    Remove the cushion side shield rear inner bolt.
GFD37444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Remove the cushion side shield.
    • Remove the screws at the front, center and rear of the cushion side shield.
    • Pull outward and release the 2 retaining clips.
GFD37445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Remove the 2 outboard cushion cover J-clips.
GFD37446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    If equipped, remove the manual lumbar cable.
    • Detach the manual lumbar cable retainer.
    • Pull the manual lumbar cable outward.
    • Release the manual lumbar cable from the manual lumbar adjuster.
GFD37447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    Remove the 2 J-clips from the rear of the cushion cover.
GFD37448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Note J-clip strap routing for installation.

  1. 14.
    Remove the outboard cushion cover J-clip and strap from the backrest frame.
GFD37449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Vehicle with a TED shown, all others similar.
    NOTE: Note wire harness routing for installation.

  1. 15.
    Release the side air bag module electrical connector and wire harness retainers under the seat.
GFD37450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 16.

    Disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.
    • Slide the locking clip back.
    • Push the tab in and disconnect the electrical connector.
GFD37451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Note wire harness routing for installation.

  1. 17.
    If equipped, disconnect the backrest electrical connector and release the wire harness retainers attached under the seat.

  1. 18.

    Remove the 4 recliner-to-seat track bolts.

  1. 19.

    Position the seat backrest rearward and detach the 2 J-clips form the cushion cover.
GFD37452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Note wire harness routing for installation.

  1. 20.
    Remove the backrest assembly
    • Route the wire harnesses through the holes in the carpet flap toe-kick.
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