Lumbar Assembly: Removal

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1.

Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of Supplemental Restraint System .

2.

NOTE: For retainer clarity, inside of backrest panel shown in illustration.

Remove the backrest panel.
1. 1.
  
  Pull out at the bottom on each side, quickly and firmly, releasing the retainers.
1. 2.
  
  NOTE: The clips in the middle of the backrest panel can be damaged if the bottom of the backrest panel is not pivoted away from the seat.
  
  Pivot the bottom of the backrest panel out as far as it will go and slide the backrest panel down, disengaging the upper hooks.
  - Remove the backrest panel.

GFD90137

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3.

Remove the carpet flap toe-kick.
1. 1.
  
  Disengage the 2 J-clips from the backrest frame wire.
1. 2.
  
  Peel the carpet flap toe-kick down and separate the pin-type retainers from the cushion side shield and recliner cover.
1. 3.
  
  Disengage the carpet flap toe-kick J-clip from the cushion frame and remove the carpet flap toe-kick.

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4.

Disengage the backrest trim cover J-clip attached to the backrest frame wire at the top.

5.

Remove the backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED).
1. 1.
  
  Disconnect the electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer from the backrest frame.
1. 2.
  
  Disengage the backrest TED from the backrest foam pad wire.
1. 3.
  
  Disengage the backrest TED from the backrest frame wire and remove the backrest TED.

GFD90139

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

6.

Disengage the backrest trim cover J-clips at the bottom.

7.

Remove the power lumbar assembly in the following sequence.
1. 1.
  
  Disconnect the 2 power lumbar motor electrical connectors.
1. 2.
  
  Remove and discard 2 clips at the top of the power lumbar assembly retaining it to the backrest frame wire.
1. 3.
  
  Release the 2 retainers at the bottom of the power lumbar assembly.
1. 4.
  
  Remove the power lumbar assembly.