Ford Explorer: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Control Switch
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat control switch shown, all others similar.
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Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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If equipped with manual recline.
Remove the front seat recline handle cover.
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Lift the recline handle.
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Remove the screw.
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Remove the recline handle cover.
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Remove the side shield screw.
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Lift up and out, separating the side shield from the recliner bracket.
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Slide the side shield forward and separate the side shield from the seat.
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Disconnect the front seat control switch electrical connector and remove the side shield.
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Remove the front seat control switch knob(s).
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Remove the screws and the front seat control switch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the front seat...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH is similar.
Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the interior front door handle...
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination
lap and shoulder belts.

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