Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the safety belt pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

Remove the screw from behind the recliner handle.

Fig 1: Screw Behind Recliner Handle

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Remove the cushion side shield front screw.

Fig 2: Cushion Side Shield Front Screw

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Remove the rear screw from under the cushion side shield.

Fig 3: Rear Screw Under Cushion Side Shield

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Disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector from under the front of the cushion frame.

Fig 4: Seat Control Switch Electrical Connector

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Remove the seat control switch.
1. Separate the side shield from the seat.
2. Route out the wire harness.
3. Remove the 2 seat control switch screws.
4. Remove the seat control switch.

Fig 5: Seat Control Switch

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.