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Front Seat Backrest: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    All Vehicles 

  1. Remove the head restraint.
  2. Remove the head restraint guides.
    • Using a suitable screwdriver, depress the locking tang.
    Fig 1: Removing Head Restraint Guides
    G01607285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the backrest lumbar support adjust lever (if equipped).

    4. 3-Door 

  4. Remove the backrest release lever.
    Fig 2: Removing Backrest Release Lever
    G01607286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. All Vehicles 

  5. Detach the backrest cover from the underside of the backrest.
    • Detach the retaining strip.
    Fig 3: Detaching Backrest Cover From Underside Of Backrest
    G01607287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Roll the backrest cover up the backrest to access the lower ends of the tensioning rods.
    Fig 4: Rolling Backrest Cover Up Backrest To Access Lower Ends Of Tensioning Rods
    G01607288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Detach the lower ends of the tensioning rods from the backrest.
    Fig 5: Detaching Lower Ends Of Tensioning Rods From Backrest
    G01607289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Roll the backrest cover up the backrest to access the upper ends of the tensioning rods.
  9. Detach the upper ends of the tensioning rods from the backrest.
    Fig 6: Detaching Upper Ends Of Tensioning Rods From Backrest
    G01607290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Roll the backrest cover up the backrest to access the upper end of the spring frame.
  11. Detach the backrest cover from the spring frame.
    • Cut the hog rings.
    Fig 7: Detaching Backrest Cover From Spring Frame
    G01607291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. Vehicles With Side Air Bags 

    WARNING: Do not reuse the plastic retaining rivet. Always use the new rivet from the service kit. Failure to follow this warning could impair the air bag deployment and may result in personal injury.
    Fig 8: Removing Side Air Bag Module Deployment Sleeve Retainer
    G01607292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the side air bag module deployment sleeve retainer.
    • Remove and discard the plastic retaining rivet.
    13. WARNING: Do not attempt to separate the plastic retaining strips in any other way than that detailed. Failure to follow this warning could impair the air bag deployment and may result in personal injury.
    Fig 9: Sliding Apart Plastic Retaining Strips Securing Side Air Bag Deployment Sleeve
    G01607293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Slide apart the plastic retaining strips securing the side air bag deployment sleeve.

    14. All Vehicles 

  14. Remove the backrest cover.
    • Detach the retaining strip.
    Fig 10: Removing Backrest Cover
    G01607294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the tensioning rods from the backrest cover if a new backrest cover is to be used.
  16. Remove the backrest pad and heater mat (if equipped).
    Fig 11: Removing Backrest Pad And Heater Mat
    G01607295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. CAUTION: Make sure the exact position of the anti-squeak mat on the frame is noted.
    Fig 12: Removing Anti-Squeak Mat
    G01607296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the anti-squeak mat.

    18. Vehicles With Side Air Bags 

  18. Remove the side air bag module. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM or AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
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