Ford Explorer: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Backrest Blower Motor

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.

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

1. 
   Release the front seat backrest panel straps.
   
   1. If equipped with heated seat.
      Detach the retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
      
   2. Release the backrest panel straps.
      

1. NOTE: The back panel finish can be easily marred or torn, use care when working around it.

   On both sides, grasp the back panel where it meets the module trim, pull to release the clips and separate the back panel from the module trim.
   

1. Pull out at the bottom, release the clips and detach the back panel from the backrest frame.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Pull down and out and remove the back panel.
   

1. 
   Disconnect the front seat backrest blower motor electrical connector.
   
   1. Detach the retainer.
      
   2. Detach the retainer.
      
   3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      

1. Rotate the front seat backrest blower motor 45 degrees clockwise and remove.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.