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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: 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: 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: 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 can result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and correctly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
CAUTION: When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the J-hooks are damaged, the seat backrest trim panel must be replaced.
NOTE: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats with side air bags cannot be repaired. The front seat backrest trim covers are to be installed new. Cleaning is permissible.
NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seat back pad, trim cover and side air bag module must be installed. Install a new seat back frame only if necessary.

All vehicles 

    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 are located under the seat, beneath the carpet.
    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, see BATTERY DISCONNECT .
    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, 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 removal and installation procedure.
  3. Remove the affected seat. For additional information, see FRONT SEAT .
  4. Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, see FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
  5. Disconnect the connectors at the rear of the front seat cushion.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connectors At Rear Of Font Seat Cushion
    G02237200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: When removing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the J-hooks are damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.
    NOTE: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats with side air bags cannot be repaired. New front seat backrest trim covers must be installed. Cleaning is permissible.
    Fig 2: Removing Seat Backrest Cover Panel
    G02237201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the seat backrest cover panel.
    1. Carefully fold the seat backrest cover panel to release the tension on the lower J-hooks.
    2. Slide the seat backrest cover panel down to release the upper J-hooks.
  7. Release the J-clips.
    Fig 3: Releasing J-Clips
    G02237202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts
    G02237203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the pivot bolt.
    Fig 5: Removing Pivot Bolt
    G02237204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Pull the head restraint out to end of travel. Press the release button and pull the head restraint rod past its stop position.
    Fig 6: Removing Headrests
    G02237205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: The head restraint sleeve pins are not interchangeable, note location for installation.
    Fig 7: Removing Head Restrain Sleeves
    G02237206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. From inside front seat backrest, pinch the head restraint sleeve ends and pull out the head restraint sleeves.
  12. Unzip the side air bag deployment chute.
    Fig 8: Unzipping Side Air Bag Deployment Chute
    G02237207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: Install new side air bag nuts if installing a new side air bag module. If the existing side air bag module is being reinstalled, retain the existing nuts.
    Fig 9: Removing Side Air Bag Nuts
    G02237208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the side air bag nuts. For additional information, see SIDE AIR BAG MODULE for correct care and handling.
  14. Separate the side air bag module from the seat back frame.
    Fig 10: Removing Side Air Bag Module
    G02237209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. 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 11: Disconnecting Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G02237210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the side air bag module.
  17. Remove the cover.
    Fig 12: Removing Cover
    G02237211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with heated seats 

  18. Remove the heater pad.
    Fig 13: Removing Heater Pad
    G02237212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  19. Remove the hog rings.
    Fig 14: Locating Hog Rings
    G02237213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the cushion.

    Vehicles with power lumbar 

  21. Remove and discard the rivets. Remove the lumbar motor.
    Fig 15: Removing Rivets
    G02237214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Release the lumbar assembly from the bottom of the seat backrest frame.
  23. Remove the lumbar assembly.
    Fig 16: Removing Lumbar Assembly
    G02237215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles without power lumbar 

  24. Remove the flexolator.
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