Lumbar Control Switch: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Install the lumbar control switch to the inboard side shield.
   Fig 1: Installing Lumbar Control Switch To Inboard Side Shield

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Position the side shield to the seat. Route the lumbar control switch wire harness through the seat opening as noted in removal. Connect the hoses to the lumbar control switch.
Fig 2: Connecting Hoses To Lumbar Control Switch
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. Position the inboard side shield.
   1. Position the lumbar control switch to the seat opening.
   2. Install the inboard side shield front retainer.
      Fig 3: Installing Inboard Side Shield Front Retainer

      Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Engage the inboard side shield retainers.
   1. Lift the inboard side shield.
   2. While holding the side shield up, rotate the side shield to engage the retainers.
      Fig 4: Rotating Side Shield To Engage Retainers

      Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
5. Install the recliner handle cover.
   1. Lift up on the inboard side shield.
   2. Push in and then down to engage the side shield retainer.
   3. Install the recliner handle cover.
      Fig 5: Installing Recliner Handle Cover

      Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   Vehicles with heated seats 

6. Insert the electrical connector through the heated seat switch housing and connect the heated seat switch electrical connector.
7. Insert the heated seat switch into the housing until seated in the housing.
8. Install the heated seat switch housing on the seat and install the two pin-type retainers.

   All vehicles 

9. Install the inboard side shield screw.
   Fig 6: Installing Inboard Side Shield Screw

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
10. Connect the lumbar control switch.
    Fig 7: Connecting Lumbar Control Switch

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and installation procedure.
11. Install the affected seat. For additional information, refer to DRIVER SEAT  or PASSENGER SEAT  .

    Vehicles with side air bags 

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
12. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION  .
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
13. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION  .

    All vehicles 

14. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .