Ford Ecosport: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Lumbar Assembly
Removal
Lumbar adjuster
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Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Adjust the manual lumbar to the fully relaxed position.
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If equipped with recline handle.
Remove the clip and the recline handle.
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If equipped with height adjuster.
Release the retaining tab and remove the height adjuster handle.
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Release the retainer and remove the manual lumbar handle.
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Remove the screw.
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Lift the rear of the side shield up and out.
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Slide forward and if equipped with a manual seat track, remove the side shield.
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If equipped with power seat.
Position the front seat control switch support bracket aside.
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Detach the front seat control switch wiring harness.
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Remove the screws.
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If equipped with power seat.
Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the side shield.
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Remove the lumbar adjuster.
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Remove the screws.
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Detach the lumbar adjuster cable retainer.
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Detach the lumbar adjuster cable.
Lumbar assembly
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Remove the front seat backrest cover and foam.
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Cover (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Detach the lumbar cable pin-type retainer and position the lumbar cable aside.
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Detach the J-hooks and remove the front seat lumbar assembly.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hog Ring Plier
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, except where called out.
NOTE:
Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step when installing a front passenger seat equipped with OCS...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the RH headlamp.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation)...
Preliminary Inspection
Visually inspect the housing, seals, and pinion flange for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH ...