Front Seat Cushion: Notes

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: 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: 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 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.

NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seatback pad, trim cover and side air bag module must be installed. A new seatback frame should be installed if necessary.

NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.

Remove the front seat and disable the SRS. For additional information, refer to DRIVER SEAT .

Disassemble the components in the order listed in the following illustration and table. To remove individual components, carry out only the following steps:

FRONT SEAT CUSHION COMPONENT REMOVAL STEPS

Component	Steps
Front seat backrest	1-6
Cushion heater element	1-26
Cushion trim cover	1-24
Heated seat module	28-29
Seat track assembly	5-7, 11, 15-20
Power seat switch	7-13
Safety belt buckle	14-16

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

Fig 1: Front Seat Cushion Removal Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the front seat and reactivate the SRS. For additional information, refer to DRIVER SEAT .