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Seat Control Switch: Removal

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WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing a 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: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
NOTE: The left side is shown, the right side is similar.
  1. Prepare the vehicle for seat control switch removal.
      WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
      Please see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS to determine location of the front air bag sensors.
      The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
      To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
    1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute.
      2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation and reactivation procedure.
    2. Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, see SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
      3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and installation procedure.
    3. Remove the affected seat. For additional information, see FRONT SEAT .
    2. CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver to remove the safety belt cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Safety Belt Cover
    G02165746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the front safety belt cover by placing fingers behind the cover and pushing outward.
  3. Remove the side trim panel screw.
    Fig 2: Removing Side Trim Panel Screw
    G02165747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the side trim panel screw.
    Fig 3: Removing Side Trim Panel Screw
    G02165748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the seat control knobs.
    Fig 4: Removing Seat Control Knobs
    G02165749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the seat regulator control switch plate aside.
    Fig 5: Positioning Seat Regulator Control Switch Plate Aside
    G02165750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the screw and set aside the front cushion side shield.
    Fig 6: Removing Front Cushion Side Shield Screw
    G02165751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the seat regulator control switch.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Removing Seat Regulator Control Switch
    G02165752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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