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Seat Cushion Second Row, 40 Percent: Disassembly

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>Disassembly

NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Second Row  in this service information.
NOTE: With the seat out of the vehicle and the backrest in the fold-flat position, the inboard latch foot must be in the latched position to pivot the backrest back to the upright position.

  1. 1.

    Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Second Row  in this service information.

  1. 2.

    Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent  in this service information.

  1. 3.

    Open the cushion cover.

    1. 1.

      Release the clip and separate the strut.

    1. 2.

      Separate the J-clips.

    1. 3.

      Separate the hook-and-loop strips.
GFD95595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    From under the seat, pull the 2 cushion cover retainers out from between the cushion frame and seat track.
GFD95596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    If equipped, disconnect the cushion heater mat electrical connector.

  1. 6.

    Remove the cushion foam pad and trim cover from the cushion frame.

  1. 7.

    Remove the hog rings and the cushion cover.

  1. 8.

    Separate the electrical connector from the front outboard seat track foot (if equipped), remove the 2 outboard inner cover screws and remove the cover.
GFD95603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Remove the 3 screws and separate the outboard outer cover.
    • If not equipped with power lumbar, remove the cover.
GFD95604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    If equipped, separate the pin-type retainer, disconnect the lumbar switch and remove the outboard outer cover.
GFD95605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Separate the electrical connector from the front inboard seat track foot (if equipped), remove the 2 inboard inner cover screws and remove the cover.
GFD95688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    Remove the 3 screws and the inboard outer cover.
GFD95689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    Release the clip and remove the strut.

  1. 14.

    Remove the manual recline handle.

    1. 1.

      Locate the spring clip between the recline cover and handle.

    1. 2.

      Remove the spring clip and slide the manual recline handle off the shaft.
GFD95598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 15.

    Pull to release the retainers and remove the outboard recliner outer cover.
    • Pull the strap through the cover.

  1. 16.

    Remove the 3 outboard recliner inner cover screws.
GFD95599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 17.

    Remove the outboard recliner inner cover.
    • Detach and route the wire harness out.
GFD95690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 18.

    Separate the outboard recliner.

    1. 1.

      Separate the cable retainers.

    1. 2.

      Separate the cable ends from the recliner.

    1. 3.

      Remove the 2 recliner bolts.
      • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
GFD95691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    Remove the outboard recliner.

    1. 1.

      Remove the rivet, detach the cable and cover.

    1. 2.

      Separate the cable end from the recliner.
GFD95600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 20.

    Pull to release the retainers and remove the inboard recliner outer cover.

  1. 21.

    Separate the inboard recliner.

    1. 1.

      Remove the 3 screws and inboard recliner inner cover.

    1. 2.

      Remove the bolt and safety belt buckle.
      • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

    1. 3.

      Remove the 2 recliner bolts.
      • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

    1. 4.

      From behind the cable retainer, squeeze the ends together and separate.

    1. 5.

      Separate the cable retainer.

    1. 6.

      Separate the cable end from the recliner.
GFD95692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 22.

    Remove the inboard recliner.

    1. 1.

      Remove the rivet, detach the cable and cover.

    1. 2.

      Separate the cable end from the recliner.
GFD95602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 23.

    Remove the cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED).

    1. 1.

      Disengage the pin-type retainer and disconnect the electrical connector.

    1. 2.

      Remove the 2 screws.

    1. 3.

      Remove the screw.

    1. 4.

      Disengage the 2 pin-type retainers.
      • If necessary, remove the mounting bracket.
GFD95614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 24.

    Remove the Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) in the following sequence.

    1. 1.

      Pull up and release the locking wedges on the 2 DCSM electrical connectors.

    1. 2.

      Disconnect the electrical connectors.

    1. 3.

      Remove the 2 screws.

    1. 4.

      Remove the DCSM.
GFD95561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 25.

    Remove the 2 screws, disconnect the electrical connector, route the cable out and remove the power fold seat motor.
GFD95616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 26.

    Remove the 6 nuts route out the cables and separate the seat track from the cushion frame.
GFD95607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 27.

    NOTE: Note all wire harness routing for correct installation.

    If necessary, remove the wire harness.

  1. 28.

    To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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