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Lumbar Control Switch: Removal

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WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing a 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: 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 depowered. 
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.
  1. Position the seat to gain access to the fasteners.
  2. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
  3. Remove the affected seat. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT .
  4. Release the seat cushion cover J-clips to access the lumbar switch.
    Fig 1: Releasing Seat Cushion Cover J-Clips
    G04012213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the power lumbar switch electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Lumbar Switch Electrical Connector
    G04012218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Insert a screwdriver between the bezel and the power lumbar switch and pry the tab and push the switch through the bezel.
    Fig 3: Inserting A Screwdriver Between Bezel And Power Lumbar Switch
    G04012279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the power lumbar switch.
Fig 4: Removing Power Lumbar Switch
G04012280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.