Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY1. Disconnect the battery ground cable(s).
WARNING
- THE BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONER IS A PYROTECHNIC DEVICE. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING AN AIR BAG-EQUIPPED VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING A BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONER.
- THE BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONER IS A PYROTECHNIC DEVICE. NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONER DOING SO CAN RESULT IN BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONER OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF SO EQUIPPED).
NOTE
- If removing the seat back pad adjuster, removal of the seat back cushion is not necessary.
- Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if so equipped). Disconnect the battery ground cable(s).
2. Remove the front seat.
1 Remove the plastic bolt covers.
2 Remove the nuts and bolts.
3 Disconnect the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner connector underneath the seat.
4 Remove the front seat.
NOTE: Before removing the seat from the vehicle, position the seat in the full rear and full up position. If the seat is not in this position, the fastener access holes will not be aligned with the seat fasteners.
3. Remove the armrest.
1 Pull back the Velcro(R) fastened armrest cover to expose the armrest bolt.
2 Remove the bolt and the crown washer.
3. Remove the armrest.
NOTE: If the same armrest is being installed, the armrest plate and bolt can be reused, but replace the crown washer when installing the armrest.
4. Pull the front seat back pad adjustment knob from the right side of the seat.
5. Remove the bolt below the front seat back pad adjustment knob.
6. Remove the screw from the underside of the seat.
7. Remove the front seat back pivot side inner cover screw from the front of the seat.
8. Remove the front seat back pivot side inner cover from the seat assembly.
1 Pull the front seat back pivot side inner cover inboard to clear the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner.
2 Rotate the front seat back pivot side inner cover upward to release the rear pushpin mount from the key slot.
3 Hold the front seat back pivot side inner cover in one hand and release the retaining clips holding the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner boot to the front seat back pivot side inner cover.
4 Remove the front seat back pivot side inner cover.
9. Remove the rear pushpin retainer from the upper seat track mounting flange.
- Replace the pushpin if damaged during removal.
10. Remove the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner.
11. Remove the bolt from behind the seat back latch handle.
12. Remove the front seat back latch lower cover bolt from the front of the seat.
13. Remove the front seat back latch lower cover bolt from the underside of the seat.
14. Disconnect the power seat control switch connector.
15. Remove the front seat back latch lower cover.
1 Pull the front seat back latch lower cover away from the seat.
2 Pull the power seat control switch connector through the front seat cushion.
3 Remove the screws.
4 Remove the seat control switch from the front seat back latch lower cover and remove the front seat back latch lower cover.
16. Remove the front seat back pad adjuster.
1 Remove the screws from the seat.
2 Disconnect the front seat back pad adjustment cable from the front seat back pad adjuster and remove the front seat back pad adjuster.
NOTE: Make sure the front seat back pad adjuster is in the fully retracted position.
17. Remove the bolts from the front seat back latch.
18. Remove the front seat back.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Pull the front seat back pad adjustment cable through the bottom of the seat back.
3 Lift the front seat back from the seat cushion.
19. Remove the front seat back cover.
1 Unfasten the J-clip at the bottom of the front seat back.
2 Lift the front seat back cover up over the seat back, disengaging the Velcro(R) fasteners (not shown), and remove the front seat back cover.
NOTE: For the passenger seat, the seat back assist handle, if so equipped, must be removed before the seat back cover.
20. Using a knife, remove the front seat back pad from the front seat back frame, along areas indicated.
NOTE: When removing the seat back cushion from the seat back frame, removal of the excess cushion padding remaining on the frame is not necessary.
21. Cut the wire ties fastening the front seat back pad adjuster cable to the front seat back frame.
22. Rotate the plastic washers 60 degrees until the slit is facing the edge of the front seat back pad adjuster grid.
- Rotate both the top and the bottom washers.
NOTE: Removal and installation of the seat back pad adjuster is easier when the seat back pad adjuster is fully extended.
23. Remove the front seat back pad adjuster grid from the front seat back frame.
NOTE: If only removing the seat back pad adjuster, proceed with Step 23, then proceed to seat assembly.
24. Remove the front seat back latch from the front seat back frame.
1 Remove the bolts from the front seat back latch.
2 Remove the front seat back latch.
25. Remove the nuts retaining the seat support to the right seat track.
NOTE: Use the fastener access holes to reach the seat support nuts.
26. Remove the bolts retaining the seat support to the left seat track.
27. Gently pull the power seat connectors from the seat support.
- Note the connector locations when removing the connectors from the seat support.
NOTE: Examine the plastic fasteners on the power seat connectors and replace if worn.
28. Remove the seat support from the seat tracks.
29. Remove the bolts retaining the seat tracks to the seat cushion.
30. Remove the two front seat track nuts retaining the seat tracks to the seat cushion.
- The right-hand seat track nut is shown; the left-hand seat track nut is removed in the same manner.
NOTE: Use the fastener access holes to reach the front seat track nuts.
31. Disconnect the power seat motor connector.
32. Remove the seat tracks from the seat cushion.
NOTE: Seat tracks and seat motors are not serviced separately. The assembly is replaced as a single unit.
33. Remove the power seat wiring assembly from the seat cushion.
- Note the locations of the plastic fasteners when removing the wiring assembly.
NOTE: Examine the plastic fasteners on the power seat wiring assembly and replace if worn.
34. Remove the front seat cushion cover.
1 Unfasten the J-clips on all four sides of the front seat cushion cover.
2 Remove the seat cushion from the front seat cushion frame.
3 Remove the front seat cushion cover from the seat cushion, disengaging the Velcro(R) fastener (not shown).
ASSEMBLY
1. Follow the disassembly procedure in reverse order.
1 When installing the seat back cushion, apply glue to the areas indicated, using Ford Gasket and Trim Adhesive F3AZ-19B508-AA or equivalent.
2 Tighten the fasteners to the proper specifications.