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Front Seat Backrest: Removal

WARNING: The following procedure describes critical repair steps required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to the seat structure. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the seat components and increases the risk of serious personal injury.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat .
  2. Remove the front seat side shield screws.
    GFD753817Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Passenger seat with manual recline. 

  3. Remove the front seat recline handle cover.

    1. Lift the recline handle.
    2. Release the tab.
    3. Remove the recline handle cover.

    GFD753818Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. If equipped with a manual seat track.

    1. Firmly grasp the front seat side shield, lift up and out, separating the side shield from the recliner bracket.
    2. From underneath the seat, squeeze the retainers together and pull out on the front seat side shield.
    3. Slide the front seat side shield forward and remove the front seat side shield.

    GFD753819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Driver seat with manual recline. 

  5. Remove the retainer and the front seat recline handle.
    GFD753820Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the front seat height adjusting cover handle cover.

    1. Lift the height adjusting handle.
    2. Release the tab.
    3. Remove the height adjusting handle cover.

    GFD753821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the front seat side shield.

    1. Firmly grasp the front seat side shield, lift up and out, separating the side shield from the recliner bracket.
    2. Slide the front seat side shield forward and remove the front seat side shield.

    GFD753822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Seats with power seat track 

    1. Firmly grasp the front seat side shield, lift up and out, separating the side shield from the recliner bracket.
    2. Slide the front seat side shield forward and separate the side shield from the seat.
    GFD753823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the front seat side shield.
    GFD753824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All seats 

  10. Remove the screws and the recline cover.
    GFD753825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with heated seats 

    1. Detach and disconnect the front seat backrest heater mat electrical connector.
    2. Detach and disconnect the front seat backrest heater mat electrical connector.
    3. Detach the front seat cushion heater mat wiring harness retainer and position aside.
    GFD753826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All Seats 

    1. Detach the front seat backrest cover straps.
    2. Position the front seat backrest cover aside.
    GFD753827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the side airbag harness electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the front seat harness electrical connector.
    3. Detach the front seat wiring harness retainers.
    GFD753828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. On both sides. Remove the bolts and the front seat backrest.

    Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)

GFD753829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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