Seat Backrest Thermo-Electric Device Front Row: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION
NOTE:
The backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED) filter is detachable from the TED assembly housing and can be replaced without TED removal.
NOTE:
For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front in this service information.
- 1.NOTE: For retainer clarity, inside of backrest panel shown.
Remove the backrest panel.
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Pull out at the bottom on each side, quickly and firmly, releasing the retainers.
- 2.NOTE: The clips in the middle of the backrest panel can be damaged if the bottom of the backrest panel is not pivoted away from the seat.
Pivot the bottom of the backrest panel out as far as it will go and slide the backrest panel down, disengaging the upper hooks.
- Remove the backrest panel.
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- 2.
Remove the rear carpet flap toe-kick.- 1.
Disengage the 2 J-clips from the backrest frame wires.
- 2.
Peel the carpet flap toe-kick down and remove the pin-type retainers (only 1 pin-type retainer on the inboard side for limo or livery) from the cushion side shield and recliner cover.
- 3.
Disengage the carpet flap toe-kick J-clip from the cushion frame and remove the carpet flap toe-kick.
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- 5.
Remove the backrest TED.- 1.
Disconnect the electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer from the backrest frame.
- 2.
Disengage the backrest TED from the backrest foam pad wire.
- 3.
Disengage the backrest TED from the backrest frame wire and remove the backrest TED.
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