Ford Explorer: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Cushion Cover
Removal
Passenger seat
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Remove the OCS.
Refer to: Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor - Vehicles Without: Multi-Contour Seats (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor - Vehicles With: Multi-Contour Seats (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
Driver seat
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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 screws and the front seat valance.
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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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Detach the front seat electrical connectors and
wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harnesses aside.
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Detach the front seat cushion cover rear J-clips and position the cushion cover aside.
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If equipped with heated seat.
Disconnect the front seat cushion heater mat electrical connector.
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Remove the front seat cushion cover and foam as an assembly.
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Detach the cushion cover J-clip.
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On both sides.
Detach the cushion cover J-clips.
All seats
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Position the rear portion of the seat cushion cover from the foam.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
Base seat shown, all others similar.
Remove the seat cushion cover.
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Invert the seat cushion cover.
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NOTICE:
Use care when separating the seat cushion
trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips or the hook-and-loop strips may
be torn from the seat cushion foam pad.
Release hook-and-loop strips.
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NOTICE:
Use care when separating the seat cushion
from the hook-and-arrow or the hook may be torn from the seat cushion
foam pad.
Release the hook and arrows.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Raise the front seat to its highest point of travel.
Remove the front seat cushion blower motor.
Disconnect the electrical connector...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the front seat...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
This procedure provides information about routing, retaining
points and connectors of the cable. It does not include the steps for
removing components to gain access to the cable.
Disconnect the batteries.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures)...
Pull the lever toward you to operate
the windshield washers.
When you release the lever, the wipers operate for a short time. When activated,
a courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the wipers stop to clear any remaining
washer fluid.
Note: You can switch courtesy wipe on or off in the touchscreen...
Categories
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.
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