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Seat Backrest: Disassembly

NOTE: For parts identification and location, REFER to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT .
  1. Remove the seat backrest cover. REFER to SEAT BACKREST COVER .
  2. If equipped, disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 1: Locating Backrest Heater Mat Electrical Connector And Pin-Type Retainer
    G06063440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If equipped, remove the backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED).
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer.
    2. Disengage the Thermo-Electric Device (TED) from the backrest frame wire.
    3. Disengage the backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED) from the backrest foam pad wire.
    4. Slide the Thermo-Electric Device (TED) out from between the power lumbar and cable.
      Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Thermo-Electric Device, Electrical Connector And Pin-Type Retainer
      G06255696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If equipped, remove the manual lumbar.
    1. Remove the manual lumbar control cable retainer.
    2. Disengage the manual lumbar retainers.
      Fig 3: Identifying Manual Lumbar Control Cable Retainer And Manual Lumbar Retainers
      G07427759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, remove the power lumbar.
    1. Disconnect the motor and disengage the retaining clips.
      Fig 4: Locating Power Lumbar Motor And Retaining Clips
      G06255705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers.
  7. Remove the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame.
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