Seat System - Seating: Removal & Installation Ford Escape II

Removal

Note. The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.

Note. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Position the seat rearward and remove the 2 seat front mounting bolts.
2. Position the seat forward and depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-344095) .
3. Remove the 2 nut covers and 2 seat rear mounting nuts.
4. Disconnect the seat harness electrical connector(s) and remove the seat. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the seat track.

Installation

Note. The seat fasteners must be tightened in the sequence described in this procedure.

Note. The front passenger seat uses different mounting bolts then the driver seat. Make sure the correct bolts are used when mounting the front passenger seat.

1. Position the seat in the vehicle and connect the seat harness electrical connector(s). Attach the wiring harness to the seat track.
2. Install the inboard rear mounting nut and cover. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Install the outboard rear mounting nut and cover. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
4. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-344095) .
5. Position the seat rearward and install the inboard front mounting bolt. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
6. Install the outboard front mounting bolt. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Removal and Installation

Note. If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seat back pad, trim cover and side air bag module and nuts must be installed. The seat back frame should be replaced if necessary.

Note. For component identification and locations, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT .

1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to «SEAT - FRONT»(ref-344093-S11467776322009101600000) .
2. Remove the recliner handle.
3. Remove the outboard side shield. For passenger seat, remove the screw and slide the outboard side shield forward. Release the rear clip and push forward to release the front clip. For driver seat, remove the 3 screws. If equipped, disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector.
4. Remove the inboard side shield. For driver seat, remove the 2 inboard side shield screws. For passenger seat, remove the screw and slide the side shield forward to release the front hook.
5. Remove the wiring harness tie strap and detach the side air bag wiring harness pin-type retainer from the safety belt buckle pretensioner.
6. Disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector and detach it from the seat track. Detach the pin-type retainers and wiring harness from the seat cushion.
7. Remove the bolt and position aside the safety belt buckle pretensioner. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
8. If equipped, disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector. Access the electrical connector by slightly pulling the wiring harness out from the backrest cover.
9. Disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector. Route the side air bag wiring harness from between the seat track and cushion frame.
10. Remove the 4 backrest-to-seat track bolts (power seat) or 3 remaining backrest-to-seat track bolts (manual seat) and backrest. To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seat back pad, trim cover and side air bag module and nuts must be installed. The seat back frame should be replaced if necessary.

Note. The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.

Note. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

Note. Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.

Scheme 34

Scheme 35

Scheme 36

Scheme 37

1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-344095) .
2. Press the buttons and remove the head restraint.
3. Pull and remove the 2 head restraint guides.
4. If equipped, remove the lumbar adjust knob.
5. Release the J-clip at the bottom of the front seat backrest cover.
6. If equipped, disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector and route through the elastic loop in the backrest trim cover.
7. Partially invert the backrest cover up to the side air bag. Separate the hook-and-loop strips.
8. Release the side air bag module deployment chute J-clip.
9. Pull the side air bag module deployment chute and J-clips through the opening in the backrest foam pad. Note positioning of the deployment chute for correct installation.
10. Invert and remove the backrest trim cover.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
12. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-344095) .

Note. To prevent system failure, it is necessary to carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover installed or an OCS system service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to carry out the OCS system reset command.

Note. For component identification and locations, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT .

All seats

Note. Do not install a new heater mat on a front passenger seat cushion, it is not serviceable separately. If a new cushion heater mat is needed on the front passenger seat, an Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system service kit equipped with a heater mat must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM for the OCS removal and installation procedure.

All seats

Note. For component identification and locations, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT .

1. Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to «SEAT BACKREST - FRONT»(ref-344093-S10622627892009101600000) .
2. Remove the safety belt buckle pretensioner. Disconnect and detach the safety belt buckle pretensioner and buckle switch electrical connectors from the seat track. Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer. Route the wiring harness from between the seat track and cushion frame.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors, detach the wiring harness from the seat track. If driver seat, disconnect the seat position sensor electrical connector. If equipped, disconnect the power seat motor electrical connector. Detach the seat harness electrical connector from the seat track. Note wiring harness routing for correct installation.
4. Remove the 4 seat track-to-cushion frame bolts. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Transfer components as necessary.

Note. For component identification and locations, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT .

1. Remove the backrest cover. For additional information, refer to «SEAT BACKREST COVER - FRONT»(ref-344093-S40120406302009101600000) .
2. Remove the backrest foam pad.
3. Remove the 2 screws and position aside the lumbar adjuster.
4. Detach the lumbar assembly from the backrest frame wires and remove.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. For component identification and locations, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT .

1. Remove the recliner handle cover.
2. Remove the seat control switch knob.
3. Remove the outboard side shield. Remove the 3 screws and detach the side shield. Disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector.
4. Remove the knob and seat control switch.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. The RH rear seat backrest (40 percent) must be removed prior to the LH rear seat backrest (60 percent).

Note. For component identification and locations, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, REAR .

Both rear seat backrests

Note. The LH rear seat backrest (60 percent) must be installed prior to the RH rear seat backrest (40 percent).

Note. The seat-to-floor fasteners must be tightened in the sequence described in this procedure.

Note. Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

LH rear seat backrest