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Seat Backrest: Disassembly

NOTE: For parts identification and location, Refer to SEAT EXPLODED VIEW 

  1. 1.

    Remove the seat backrest cover. Refer to Seat Backrest Cover .

  1. 2.

    If equipped, disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer.
GFD37463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    If equipped, remove the backrest TED.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer.
    • Disengage the TED from the backrest frame wire.
    • Disengage the backrest TED from the backrest foam pad wire.
    • Slide the TED out from between the power lumbar and cable.
GFD37466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    If equipped, remove the manual lumbar.
    • Remove the manual lumbar control cable retainer.
    • Disengage the manual lumbar retainers.
GFD37432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    If equipped, remove the power lumbar.
    • Disconnect the motor and disengage the retaining clips.
GFD37436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Remove the 2 pin-type retainers.

  1. 7.

    Remove the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame.
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