Ford Ecosport: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat

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.

NOTE: LHD driver seat shown, RHD driver seat similar.

1.   WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Move the seat to the full upward position and forward or rearward to access all the front seat bolts.
   

1. Depower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

Type 1

1. 1. Disconnect the front seat harness electrical connector.
      
   2. Remove the front seat bolt covers.
      

Type 2

1. • Disconnect the front seat harness electrical connector and detach the retainer.
     
   • Remove the front seat bolt covers.
     

All vehicles

1. Remove the bolts and the front seat.
   Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Repower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).