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Front Seat Track Repair

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Activation 

  1. If equipped, using both the height and front tilt functions, adjust the seat to it's highest position.
  2. If equipped with a front seat lower trim panel valance, remove the affected front seat. Refer to the Front Seat removal and installation procedure.
  3. If equipped, remove the DSM or SCMB. Refer to the appropriate Front Seat removal and installation procedure.
  4. If equipped, remove the seat module mounting bracket.
  5. Cut 2 pieces of 1 inch (25.4mm) long section of 3/4 inch (19mm) diameter heater hose.
    GFD753771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Cut a slit in both of the 1 inch (25.4mm) pieces of heater hose.
    GFD753772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. On both sides, install the heater hose over the front cross tube.
    GFD753773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. On both sides, install a 3/8 inch (9.5mm) hose clamp over the heater hose securing the heater hose to the cross tube.
    GFD753774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Note the orientation of the 3/8 inch (9.5mm) hose clamp.

    On both sides, push the heater hose against the handcuff bracket or cushion hook and tighten the hose clamp as shown.

    Torque: 33 lb.in (3.7 Nm)

    GFD753775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. On both sides, verify the position of the heater hose and hose clamp.
    GFD753776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. If equipped, install the seat module mounting bracket.
  12. If equipped, install the DSM or SCMB. Refer to the appropriate Front Seat removal and installation procedure.
  13. If equipped with a front seat lower trim panel valance, install the affected front seat. Refer to the Front Seat removal and installation procedure.