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Power-Fold Seat Motor: Removal

NOTE: For component identification and locations, Refer to Seat - Exploded View .

  1. 1.

    Remove the quarter trim panel on the side of the affected power-fold seat motor. REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation - Without Inflatable Safety Belts or REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation - With Inflatable Safety Belts. .

  1. 2.

    Pry to release the clips and remove the backrest latch outer cover.

  1. 3.

    Release the backrest cover lower J-clip, open the trim cover and separate the inner hook-and-loop strips.

  1. 4.

    Remove the power-fold seat motor with backrest latch in the following sequence.
    • Roll the backrest cover up.
    • Remove the screw retaining the latch inboard cover to the latch.
    • Detach the head restraint release cable and conduit from the latch.
    • Remove the 2 backrest latch-to-backrest frame bolts.
    • Remove the 2 backrest latch-to-cushion frame bolts
    • Disconnect the power-fold seat motor.
GFD37584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY