Front Seat Cushion: Disassembly

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 seat mounted side air bag and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system is being serviced, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be disabled.

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.

All Vehicles

Disable the SRS. For additional information, refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .

3-Door And 5-Door

Detach the cushion cover from the underside of the seat.
- Detach the retaining cord.
- Cut the hog rings.
  
  Fig 1: Detaching Cushion Cover From Underside Of Seat
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4-Door And Wagon

Detach the front edge of the seat cover.
- Detach the retaining strip.
  
  Fig 2: Detaching Front Edge Of Seat Cover
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the hog rings.

Fig 3: Removing Hog Rings
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All Vehicles

NOTE: Note the position of the anti-squeak mat.

Fig 4: Removing Cushion From Seat Base

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the cushion from the seat base.
Remove the cushion cover.
1. Roll the cushion cover back to access the pleating hog rings.
2. Cut the hog rings.
Fig 5: Removing Cushion Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicles With Heated Seats

If necessary, remove the heater mat. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION HEATER MAT .