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Front Seat Backrest - SVT: Disassembly

  1. Remove the head restraint.
  2. Detach the backrest cover from the underside of the backrest.
    • Detach the retaining strip.
    Fig 1: Detaching Backrest Cover From Underside Of Backrest
    G01607253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the backrest lumbar support adjust handwheel, even pressure must be applied to the opposite sides of the handwheel
    Fig 2: Removing Backrest Lumbar Support Adjust Handwheel
    G01607254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the backrest lumbar support adjust handwheel.
  4. Detach the backrest release lever cables from the base of the backrest.
    1. Detach the outer cables from the backrest frame.
    2. Detach the inner cables from the release catches.
    Fig 3: Detaching Backrest Release Lever Cables From Base Of Backrest
    G01607255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Detach the backrest release lever inner cable from the release lever.
    1. Lift the backrest release lever.
    2. Detach the cable.
    Fig 4: Detaching Backrest Release Lever Inner Cable From Release Lever
    G01607256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Detach the backrest release lever housing from the backrest.
    1. Using a suitable screwdriver, depress the locking tang.
    2. Detach the housing.
    Fig 5: Detaching Backrest Release Lever Housing From Backrest
    G01607257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the backrest release lever housing.
    • Detach the release lever outer cable from the housing.
    Fig 6: Removing Backrest Release Lever Housing
    G01607258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the backrest release lever trim panel.
    Fig 7: Removing Backrest Release Lever Trim Panel
    G01607259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Roll the backrest cover up the backrest to access the lower ends of the tensioning rods.
  10. Detach the lower ends of the tensioning rods from the backrest.
    Fig 8: Detaching Lower Ends Of Tensioning Rods From Backrest
    G01607260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Roll the backrest cover up the backrest to access the upper ends of the tensioning rods.
  12. Detach the upper ends of the tensioning rods from the backrest.
    Fig 9: Detaching Upper Ends Of Tensioning Rods From Backrest
    G01607261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Roll the backrest cover up the backrest to access the upper end of the spring frame.
  14. Detach the backrest cover from the spring frame.
    • Cut the hog rings.
    Fig 10: Detaching Backrest Cover From Spring Frame
    G01607262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. WARNING: Do not reuse the plastic retaining rivet. Always use the new rivet from the service kit. Failure to follow this warning could impair the air bag deployment and may result in personal injury.
    Fig 11: Removing Plastic Retaining Rivet
    G01607263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the side air bag module deployment sleeve retainer.
    • Remove and discard the plastic retaining rivet.
    16. WARNING: Do not attempt to separate the plastic retaining strips in any other way than that detailed. Failure to follow this warning could impair the air bag deployment and may result in personal injury.
    Fig 12: Detaching Side Air Bag Deployment Sleeve From Backrest Frame
    G01607264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Detach the side air bag deployment sleeve from the backrest frame.
    • Slide apart the plastic retaining strips securing the side air bag deployment sleeve.
  17. Remove the head restraint guides.
    • Using a suitable screwdriver, depress the locking tangs.
    Fig 13: Removing Head Restraint Guides
    G01607265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the backrest cover.
    1. Detach the retaining strip.
    2. Remove the backrest cover.
    Fig 14: Removing Backrest Cover
    G01607266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the tensioning rods from the backrest cover if a new backrest cover is to be installed.
  20. Remove the backrest pad and heater mat.
    Fig 15: Removing Backrest Pad And Heater Mat
    G01607267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the side air bag module. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM or AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
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