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
Trolley Jack
Wooden Block
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Check
NOTE:
Wheel-to-hub optimization is important. Clearance between
the wheel and hub can be used to offset or neutralize the Road Force® or
run-out of the wheel and tire assembly. For every 0.001 inch of
wheel-to-hub clearance, the Road Force® can be affected between 1 and 3
pounds depending on the tire stiffness...