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Driver Seat

Fig 1: Special Tool(s) (1 Of 2
G01636233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Special Tool(s) (2 Of 2)
G01636234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
WARNING: The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector. Doing so could result in pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.
NOTE: Driver seat is shown, passenger seat is similar.
    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 impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars and C-pillars.
    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. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
    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/reactivation procedure.
  2. Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
  3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
    4. NOTE: Make sure the battery negative cable is still disconnected before continuing with the installation portion of this procedure.
    Fig 3: Driver Seat Removal Sequence
    G01636235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  5. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the front seat restraint system electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
    G01636236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the front seat restraint system electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Connecting Front Seat Restraint System Electrical Connector
    G01636237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
  8. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at the remaining deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  9. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
    10. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
  10. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
  11. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
    12. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  12. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  13. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

Item 3: Front Seat Rear Track Bolt Removal Note 

  1. Connect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
  2. Move the seat to the most forward position.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
  4. Remove the two front seat rear track bolt covers.
    Fig 6: Removing Front Seat Rear Track Bolt Covers
    G01636238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the two front seat rear track bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Front Seat Rear Track Bolts
    G01636239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Item 4: Electrical Disconnects Removal Note 

    NOTE: Some component connectors may not exist due to vehicle options.
  1. Tilt the seat forward and disconnect the electrical connectors.

Item 3: Front Seat Rear Track Bolt Installation Note 

  1. Connect the electrical connectors.
  2. Install the two front seat rear track bolts.
    Fig 8: Installing Front Seat Rear Track Bolts
    G01636240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the two front seat rear track bolt covers.
    Fig 9: Installing Front Seat Rear Track Bolt Covers
    G01636241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
  5. Move the seat to the most rearward position.
  6. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
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