Driver Seat

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.

WARNING: The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling a safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor pretensioner. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector. Doing so could result in pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

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: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

CAUTION: Do not handle or lift the seat by the inboard side shield or a torque tube (seat track motor cable and housing). Care must be taken when handling or lifting the seat to prevent damage.

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: If a side air bag deployment took place, the seatback pad, trim cover and side air bag module must be replaced. The seatback frame should be replaced if necessary.

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.

NOTE: Driver seat is shown, passenger seat is similar.

Move the seat fully rearward.
Remove the parts in the order listed in the following illustration and table.

Fig 1: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Driver Seat
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .

Item 4: Front Seat Track-to-Floor Front Fasteners Removal Note

NOTE: Original fasteners must be discarded and new service fasteners installed. Service fasteners can be reused.

Remove the front seat fasteners and discard.

Item 5: Front Seat Track-to-Floor Rear Fasteners Removal Note

Move the seat to the most forward position.
Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
Remove the two seat track-to-floor covers.

Fig 2: Removing Seat Track-To-Floor Covers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Original fasteners must be discarded and new service fasteners installed. Service fasteners can be reused.

Fig 3: Removing Track-To-Floor Fasteners

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the track-to-floor fasteners and discard.

Item 5: Front Seat Track-to-Floor Rear Fasteners Installation Note

NOTE: Original fasteners must be discarded and new service fasteners Installed. Service fasteners can be reused.

Install a new bolt and washer assembly W503942-S424.
Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
Move the seat fully forward.

Item 4: Front Seat Track-to-Floor Front Fasteners Installation Note

NOTE: Original fasteners must be discarded and new service fasteners installed. Service fasteners can be reused.

Install a new bolt and washer assembly W503942-S424.