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Seat System - Seats: Component Locations Ford Flex I

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Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART Flex Probe Kit 300-NUD105-R025DE or equivalent Fluke 77-IV Digital Multimeter FLU77-4 or equivalent Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

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Scheme 223: Special Tool(s)

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Retainer and Connector Location View, Cushion Frame From Underneath

Note. See supporting views for missing numbers.

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Scheme 226: Retainer and Connector Location View, Cushion Frame From Underneath
ItemDescription
1Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) electrical connector
2Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) weight sensor bolt A electrical connector and wire harness
3OCS weight sensor bolt A and B wire harness retainer
4OCS weight sensor bolt B electrical connector and wire harness
5Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) wire harness retainers
6BTS wire harness retainer
7BTS wire harness electrical connector and retainer
8Side air bag module electrical connector and wire harness retainer
9Safety belt buckle and pretensioner wire harness retainer
10Safety belt buckle and pretensioner wire harness retainer
11Safety belt buckle and pretensioner electrical connector
12OCS weight sensor bolt D electrical connector
13OCS weight sensor bolt C wire harness retainer
14OCS weight sensor bolt C electrical connector (1)
15Seat wire harness main electrical connector and retainer
(1) Make sure the wire harness passes on the correct side of seat track lever as shown in illustration.
(1)Make sure the wire harness passes on the correct side of seat track lever as shown in illustration.

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

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Scheme 227: Retainer and Connector Location View, Outboard Side of Seat

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Scheme 228: Retainer and Connector Location View, Front of Seat Track
  1. Make sure the passenger seat cushion wire harness is correctly routed and attached.

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Scheme 229: Wire Harness View
ItemDescription
1DVD player coaxial cable connector retainers
2DVD player electrical connector and retainer
3DVD player wire harness retainer
4DVD player wire harness retainer
5DVD player wire harness retainer
6DVD player wire harness retainer
7DVD player wire harness retainer
8Cushion cover J-clip
9Cushion cover pin-type retainer

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

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Scheme 230: Retainer and Connector Location View, Cushion Frame From Front and Underneath

Retainer and Connector Location View, Cushion Frame From The Front

Note. The DVD player wire harness must route under the front height motor wire harness.

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Scheme 231: Retainer and Connector Location View, Cushion Frame From The Front

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Scheme 232: Retainer and Connector Location View, Inboard Side

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

Note. Refer to the installation steps for tightening sequence and torque specification.

Note. Passenger seat shown in illustration, driver seat similar.

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ItemPart NumberDescription
161692Cushion side shield cover
2Safety belt anchor bolt (part of 612D64)
3Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) electrical connector (part of 612D64) (passenger seat only)
4W714018Rear mounting bolts
561736Manual recliner handle (if equipped)
6Passenger seat assembly
7W709428Front mounting bolts
861748Front inboard cover
961748Front outboard cover
10Electrical connector(s) (part of 14A005)
11Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE®) tube locator pin holes

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

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  1. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to «SEAT BACKREST - FRONT, WITH FOLD FLAT»(ref-372788-S34933157292010093000000) .
  2. Remove the outboard upper recliner cover. Pull at the front and release the clip. Pivot the top of the outboard upper recliner cover back and remove. Pull the fold-flat release strap out through the opening.
  3. Separate the cables and wire harness from the outboard recliner. Separate the fold-flat cable retainer and cover from the outboard recliner. Separate the side air bag module wire harness pin-type retainer from the outboard recliner. If equipped, separate the manual lumbar cable retainer from the outboard recliner.
  4. Remove the inboard upper recliner cover. Pull at the front and release the clip. Pivot the top of the inboard upper recliner cover back and remove.
  5. Separate the fold-flat cable retainer, cover and DVD player wire harness pin-type retainers (if equipped) from the inboard recliner.
  6. Separate the backrest cover lower J-clips.
  7. Release the backrest cover clips and open the zippers.
  8. Position the backrest cover aside and remove the 4 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts (2 shown in illustration). Remove the recliner assembly. To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  9. Remove 2 screws from each and the inner recliner covers from the inboard and outboard recliners.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION CHART Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool