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Lumbar Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE: If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar. All vehicles

    All vehicles 

  1. Position the affected seat all the way forward and up.
  2. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in the General Procedures.

    3. Police vehicles 

  3. Pull the zippers out from underneath the material, unzip both the zippers and position the backrest trim cover up to access the backrest trim panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Zippers From Under Material
    G04585955Courtesy 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: Removing Backrest Trim Panel
      G04585956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. 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: Releasing Backrest Trim Cover J-Clips
      G04585957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. All vehicles 

  6. Remove the hog rings that attach the foam pad to the seat backrest frame.
    Fig 4: Removing Hog Rings
    G04585958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Release the rear outboard cushion J-clips.
    Fig 5: Releasing Rear Outboard Cushion J-Clips
    G04585959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Release the cushion trim cover rear hook and loop strip.
    Fig 6: Releasing Cushion Trim Cover Rear Hook And Loop Strip
    G04585960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: The lumbar motor, bladder, hose and backing board are serviced as an assembly.
    Fig 7: Detaching Lumbar Motor Bracket Clip
    G04585961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Detach the lumbar motor bracket clip.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G04585962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Detach the 2 lumbar support bracket clips (1 shown) and slide the lumbar assembly up to remove.
    Fig 9: Removing Lumbar Assembly
    G04585963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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