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Front Seat Backrest: 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: 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.
WARNING: Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Before installing the side air bag module, check it for damage and foreign objects. If the air bag module is damaged, replace it. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place the seatback pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be replaced. The seatback frame should be replaced if necessary.
  1. Prepare the vehicle for front seat backrest disassembly.
      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.
      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. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
    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, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system deactivation/reactivation procedure.
    2. Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION & 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, refer to FRONT SEAT .
  2. Release the J-retainers.
    Fig 1: Releasing J-Retainers
    G02193968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the head restraint.
    Fig 2: Removing Head Restraint.
    G02193969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Unzip the side air bag deployment chute.
    Fig 3: Unzipping Side Air Bag Deployment Chute
    G02193970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Replace the side air bag nuts with new nuts if the side air bag module is being replaced. If the side air bag module is being reinstalled but not being replaced, retain the existing nuts.
    Fig 4: Removing Side Air Bag Nuts
    G02193971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the side air bag nuts. For additional information, refer to SIDE AIR BAG MODULES for proper care and handling.
  6. Position the seat backrest trim cover and seat backrest pad forward enough to access the side air bag module.
    Fig 5: Accessing Side Air Bag Module
    G02193972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Separate the side air bag module from the seat backrest frame.
    Fig 6: Separating Side Air Bag Module From Seat Backrest Frame
    G02193973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.
    1. Slide the side air bag electrical connector locking clip to disengage it.
    2. Release the connector tabs by pushing in on them, then disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
      G02193974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the side air bag module.
  10. Remove the cover.
    Fig 8: Removing Cover
    G02193975Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the heater pad.
    Fig 9: Removing Heater Pad
    G02193976Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the hog rings.
    Fig 10: Removing Hog Rings
    G02193977Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the cushion.
  14. Remove the lumbar or flexolater assembly. For additional information, refer to SEAT MODULE-POWER LUMBAR ASSEMBLY .
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