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.
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Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Release the front seat backrest panel straps.
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If equipped with heated seat.
Detach the retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
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Release the backrest panel straps.
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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.
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Pull out at the bottom, release the clips and detach the back panel from the backrest frame.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Pull down and out and remove the back panel.
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Disconnect the front seat backrest blower motor electrical connector.
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Detach the retainer.
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Detach the retainer.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Rotate the front seat backrest blower motor 45 degrees clockwise and remove.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully...
Removal
WARNING:
Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped
with seat side airbags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be
installed...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Disconnect the batteries.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the auxiliary battery isolator...
Categories
4 Inch Display

A - Tachometer.
B - Information display.
C - Speedometer.
D - Fuel gauge.
E - Engine coolant temperature gauge.
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