Ford Fusion: Front Seats / Front Seat Backrest. Removal and Installation

Removal

  WARNING: The following procedure describes critical repair steps required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to the seat structure. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the seat components and increases the risk of serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the front seat.
   Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. • If equipped.
     Release the lumbar knob retaining clip and remove the lumbar knob.
     
   • If equipped.
     Release the height adjust handle locking tab and remove the height adjust handle.
     
   • If equipped.
     Release the recline handle retaining clip and remove the recline handle.
     

1. Remove the side shield screws.
   

1. 
   Remove the side shield.
   
   1. Lift up on the rear of the side shield and pull outward.
      
   2. Push the side shield forward.
      
   3. If equipped.
      Disconnect the electrical connector.
      

1. If equipped.
   Position the manual lumbar assembly cable away from the seat track.
   
   • Disconnect the cable from the manual lumbar actuator.
     
   • Detach the cable retainers from the seat track.
     

1. Remove the screws and the recline cover.
   

1. 
   Position the backrest wire harness(es) aside.
   
   1. Release the electrical connector retainer(s) from the seat track.
      
   2. Release the locking tab(s) and disconnect the backrest wire harness electrical connector(s).
      

1. Detach the backrest cover straps and position the backrest cover upward.
   

1. Release the wire harness retainers and position the wire harnesses aside.
   

1. Remove the bolts and the front seat backrest.
   Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.