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Driver Seat Track: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. 1.

    WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

  1. 2.

    Remove the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat 

Vehicles without power seats 

  1. 3.

    1. 1.

      Remove the recliner handle knob cap.

      Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

    1. 2.

      Using the flat headed screw driver, remove the retainer clips.

      Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

    1. 3.

      Rotate and remove the recliner handle knob.
GFD47053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    1. 1.

      Using side cutters, cut the head of the retainer.

    1. 2.

      Insert a center punch onto the retainer and push the retainer inward.

      Use the General Equipment: Punch

GFD47054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Release the tab and remove the height adjustment handle.

    Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

GFD47055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the clips.
    NOTE: Only use moderate force.

    1. 1.

      Remove the screw.

      Torque

      : 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

    1. 2.

      Remove the screw.

      Torque

      : 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

    1. 3.

      Rotate the back of the side shield and remove the side shield.

    1. 4.

      Slide the side shield forward and remove the side shield.
GFD47056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Vehicles with power seats 

  1. 7.

    NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the clips.
    NOTE: Only use moderate force.

    1. 1.

      Remove the screw.

      Torque

      : 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

    1. 2.

      Remove the screw.

      Torque

      : 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

    1. 3.

      Pull the side shield to release it from the backrest.

    1. 4.

      Slide the side shield forward.

    1. 5.

      Disconnect the power seat electrical connector and remove the side shield.
GFD47057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

All vehicles 

  1. 8.

    Remove the screw and detach the electrical harness. Remove the recliner cover.

    Torque

    : 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

GFD47058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Release the tabs and remove the front seat track cover.
GFD47059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Detach the backrest cover straps and position the backrest cover downward.
GFD47060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the wire harness retainer. Remove the screw and the seat position switch.

    Torque

    : 9 lb.in (1 Nm)

GFD47061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    Remove the retaining clip.
GFD47062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    If equipped. Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the wire harness retainers. Position aside the wire harness.
GFD47063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Disconnect the electrical connector and release the wire harness retainers. Position aside the wire harness.
GFD47064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 15.

    Disconnect the electrical connector and release the wire harness retainers. Position aside the wire harness.
GFD47065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 16.

    If equipped. Release the wire harness retainers and position aside the wire harness.
GFD47066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 17.

    If equipped. Release the clips and remove the heated seat module.
GFD47067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 18.

    Remove the bolt and the front safety belt buckle.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

GFD47068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    Release the wire harness retainers and disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the wire harness assembly.
GFD47069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 20.

    Release the J-clips and remove the seat cushion cover and foam.
GFD47070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 21.

    NOTE: Make sure that the wiring harness does not catch.

    Remove the bolts and the front seat backrest.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

GFD47071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 22.

    Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the front seat cushion support.

    Torque

    : 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

GFD47072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 23.

    Release the clip and remove the wire harness connection bracket.
GFD47073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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