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Seating -- Electric: Removal & Installation Ford Focus III

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Installation

  1. NOTE: Make sure the holes in the backrest cover and backrest foam pad are aligned to the holes in the backrest frame.
  2. By hand, pull upward on the head restraint guide sleeves and make sure they are properly locked into the backrest frame holes. If either of the head restraint guide sleeves can be removed by hand, repeat the installation procedure. If the head restraint guide sleeve(s) can be removed again after installing a second time, install a new head restraint guide sleeve(s).

Removal

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Torque : 3 Nm
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Pinpoint Test D

D3 SRS
  1. WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
  2. If a side airbag SRS fault is present, continue to Step 4. Otherwise, turn the ignition off, wait at least one minute and continue to Step 5.
D4 SRS
  1. Refer to: «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING»(ref-566945-S38411574042013071700000) .

Pinpoint Test D

D3 SRS
  1. Refer to: «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING»(ref-566945-S38411574042013071700000) .

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Scheme 70

Scheme 70: Removal
Scheme 70: Removal
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in «GENERAL INFORMATION -- FOCUS ELECTRIC»(ref-566930) . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. Refer to: «HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(ref-566930-S09442017172013071700000) .
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to: «FRONT SEAT»(ref-566988-S08022497012013071700000) .
  3. Vehicles with power seats. Torque : 2.5 Nm
  4. Vehicles with manual seats. Torque : 4 Nm
  5. Vehicles with manual seats. Torque : 2.5 Nm
  6. All vehicles. Torque : 2.5 Nm
  7. Vehicles with power and heated seats.
  8. Vehicles with power and heated seats.
  9. Vehicles with Recaro seats. Torque : 45 Nm
  10. All vehicles.
  11. All vehicles. Torque : 45 Nm
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. General Equipment : Hog Ring Plier

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Refer to: «FRONT SEAT BACKREST COVER»(ref-566988-S28781747492013071700000) .
  2. NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the clips.
  3. NOTE: Touching the adhesive surface will impair rebonding.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Refer to: «FRONT SEAT BACKREST COVER»(ref-566988-S28781747492013071700000) .
  2. Torque : 1 Nm
  3. NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Scheme 71

Scheme 71: Removal
Scheme 71: Removal
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in «GENERAL INFORMATION -- FOCUS ELECTRIC»(ref-566930) . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. Refer to: «HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(ref-566930-S09442017172013071700000) .
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to: «FRONT SEAT»(ref-566988-S08022497012013071700000) .
  3. Vehicles with power seats. Torque : 2.5 Nm
  4. Vehicles with manual seats. Torque : 4 Nm
  5. Vehicles with manual seats. Torque : 2.5 Nm
  6. All vehicles.
  7. All vehicles.
  8. NOTE: The connectors in the seat are keyed to their specific cavity. Vehicles with heated seats shown in illustration, all others similar.
  9. Vehicles with Recaro seats.
  10. All vehicles except Recaro seats.
  11. All vehicles except Recaro seats.

Pinpoint Test D

D3 SRS
  1. NOTE: Proceed with the following steps only if the passenger seat was removed.
  2. Do not prove out the SRS after installing the seat.
  3. WARNING: Occupant Classification System (OCS) parts are calibrated as an assembly and must only be replaced in the configuration they are sold. Never separate parts of an assembly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
  4. WARNING: Make sure the front passenger seat repair is complete, the seat and all attached components (head restraint, seat side shield, etc.) are correctly assembled, and the seat is correctly installed to the vehicle before using System Reset to rezero the seat weight. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification system (OCS) and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
  5. NOTE: To prevent system failure, take the following precautions before carrying out the OCS reset: Make sure the voltage to the OCSM is greater than 8 volts and less than 18 volts. Make sure the temperature is not below 42.8°F (6°C) or above 96.7°F (36°C) when initiating the OCS reset process. If the vehicle has been exposed to extreme cold or hot temperatures, the vehicle must be exposed and kept at a temperature between 42.8°F (6°C) to 96.7°F (36°C) for a minimum of 30 minutes. Make sure nothing is present on the passenger seat before and during the OCS reset process. Prior to carrying out the OCS reset, make sure a minimum of 8 seconds has elapsed after cycling the ignition switch on.
D4 OCS
D5 SRS
D6 OCS
D7 OCS
  1. NOTE: Cycle the ignition switch after the OCS reset.
  2. Carry out a second OCS reset. If the second attempt is unsuccessful, install a new OCS service kit.
D8 SRS
D10 RCM

Note. To prevent system failure, carry out the OCS reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover is installed or an OCS service kit is installed. Use a scan tool to carry out the OCS reset command.

Pinpoint Test D

D6 OCS
  1. NOTE: Using excessive force when bending the bracket can damage the OCS sensor housing.
  2. NOTE: Typical early build OCS sensor and bracket shown in illustration, others similar.
  3. Passenger seat only: For early build, separate the OCS sensor from the bracket in the following sequence.
D7 OCS
D8 OCS
D9 OCS
D13 OCS
  1. NOTE: Typical seat shown in illustration, others similar.
  2. Passenger seat only: Detach the front pin-type retainers, lift the bladder and feed the OCS hose and sensor out from between the seat cushion support wires.
  3. click to open the image

Pinpoint Test D

D4 OCS
  1. NOTE: Inspect the OCS bladder, seat cushion pan and support assembly for any foreign objects before installing the OCS to the seat cushion pan. Remove any foreign objects found. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the OCS and may cause system failure.
D5 OCS
D7 OCS
D8 OCS
D9 OCS
D10 OCS
D17 SRS
  1. Refer to: «FRONT SEAT BACKREST»(ref-566988-S30473168622013071700000) .
D19 OCS
  1. WARNING: Occupant Classification System (OCS) parts are calibrated as an assembly and must only be replaced in the configuration they are sold. Never separate parts of an assembly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
  2. WARNING: Make sure the front passenger seat repair is complete, the seat and all attached components (head restraint, seat side shield, etc.) are correctly assembled, and the seat is correctly installed to the vehicle before using System Reset to rezero the seat weight. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification system (OCS) and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
  3. NOTE: To prevent system failure, take the following precautions before carrying out the OCS reset: Make sure the voltage to the OCSM is greater than 8 volts and less than 18 volts. Make sure the OCS is not below 6 C (42.8 F) or above 36 C (96.7 F) when initiating the OCS reset process. If the vehicle has been exposed to extreme cold or hot temperatures, the vehicle must be exposed and kept at a temperature between 6 C (42.8 F) to 36 C (96.7 F) for a minimum of 30 minutes. Make sure nothing is present on the passenger seat before and during the OCS reset process. Prior to carrying out the OCS reset, make sure a minimum of 8 seconds has elapsed after cycling the ignition switch on. Passenger seat only: Using a scan tool, carry out the OCS reset.
D21 OCS
  1. NOTE: Cycle the ignition switch after the OCS reset.
  2. Passenger seat only: Carry out a second OCS reset. If the second attempt is unsuccessful, install a new OCS service kit.
D22 SRS
D24 RCM

Pinpoint Test D

D2 OCS
  1. NOTE: Do not install a new heater mat on a front passenger seat cushion. If a new cushion heater mat is needed on the front passenger seat, an OCS service kit equipped with a heater mat must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS .
  2. Refer to: «OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR - VEHICLES BUILT FROM: 11-JUNE-2012»(ref-566945-S00813803142013071700000) .
D3 OCS
  1. NOTE: Do not install a new heater mat on a front passenger seat cushion. If a new cushion heater mat is needed on the front passenger seat, an OCS service kit equipped with a heater mat must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS .
  2. Passenger seat: Install a new OCS service kit. REFER to OCS Sensor. Driver seat: Proceed to Step 4.
  1. NOTE: Install the heater mat straight onto the foam pad, without any wrinkles that may show through the cover after installation. To install, reverse the removal procedure. General Equipment : Hog Ring Plier
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Refer to: «FLOOR CONSOLE - VEHICLES WITHOUT: CENTER ARMREST»(ref-566973-S03508870492013071700000) .
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
WARNINGBefore beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION -- FOCUS ELECTRIC . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Scheme 72

Scheme 72
Scheme 72
  1. Refer to: «HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(ref-566930-S09442017172013071700000) .
  2. Remove the head restraints.
  3. 60 percent seat backrest shown in illustration, full seat backrest similar.
  4. General Equipment: Screwdriver
  5. 40 percent seat backrest shown in illustration, full seat backrest similar.
  6. General Equipment: Screwdriver
  1. NOTE: Make sure the holes in the backrest cover and backrest foam pad are aligned to the holes in the backrest frame.
  2. By hand, pull upward on the head restraint guide sleeves and make sure they are properly locked into the backrest frame holes. If either of the head restraint guide sleeves can be removed by hand, repeat the installation procedure. If the head restraint guide sleeve(s) can be removed again after installing a second time, install a new head restraint guide sleeve(s).

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal. Torque: 55 Nm
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
WARNINGBefore beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION -- FOCUS ELECTRIC . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Scheme 73

Scheme 73
Scheme 73
  1. Refer to: «HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(ref-566930-S09442017172013071700000) .
  2. NOTE: 60 percent seat only. If equipped, remove the armrest. Refer to: «REAR SEAT ARMREST»(ref-566988-S05904359522013071700000) .
  3. Remove the seat backrest. Refer to: «REAR SEAT BACKREST»(ref-566988-S40456831802013071700000) .
  4. 60 percent seat with an armrest.
  5. 40 percent seat. Torque : 35 Nm
  6. 60 percent seat. Torque : 35 Nm
  7. 40 percent seat.
  8. 60 percent seat.
  9. 40 percent seat.
  10. General Equipment: Screwdriver
  11. 60 percent seat.
  12. General Equipment: Screwdriver
  13. NOTE: 60 percent seat shown in illustration, all others similar. NOTE: Touching the adhesive surface will impair bonding. Apply 3M™ Fast Track Adhesive (08031, 08033, 08034) to retain the backrest carpet.
  14. 40 percent seat.
  15. General Equipment: Screwdriver
  16. 60 percent seat.
  17. General Equipment: Screwdriver
  18. 40 percent seat.
  19. General Equipment: Side Cutter Pliers
  20. 60 percent seat.
  21. General Equipment: Side Cutter Pliers
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. General Equipment: Hog Ring Pliers

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Scheme 74

Scheme 74: Removal
Scheme 74: Removal
  1. NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal. NOTE: Make sure that the components are installed to the position noted before removal. NOTE: Install all the bolts finger tight before final tightening. Torque: 55 Nm
  2. Torque : 23 Nm
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in «GENERAL INFORMATION -- FOCUS ELECTRIC»(ref-566930) . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. Refer to: «HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(ref-566930-S09442017172013071700000) .
  2. Torque : 24 Nm
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Scheme 75

Scheme 75: Removal
Scheme 75: Removal

Scheme 76

Scheme 76
Scheme 76
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in «GENERAL INFORMATION -- FOCUS ELECTRIC»(ref-566930) . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. Refer to: «HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(ref-566930-S09442017172013071700000) .
  2. Refer to: «REAR SEAT CUSHION - VEHICLES WITH: 60/40 SPLIT SEAT»(ref-566988-S08783016532013071700000) .
  3. 40 percent seat cushion.
  4. 60 percent seat cushion.
  5. 40 percent seat cushion.
  6. 60 percent seat cushion.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. General Equipment : Hog Ring Plier
WARNINGBefore beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION -- FOCUS ELECTRIC . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Scheme 77

Scheme 77
Scheme 77
  1. Refer to: «HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(ref-566930-S09442017172013071700000) Safety Warnings in «GENERAL INFORMATION -- FOCUS ELECTRIC»(ref-566930) . NOTE: RH seat latch striker shown in illustration, LH seat latch striker similar.
  2. W701210 Seat latch striker screws Torque : 25 Nm 62452 RH/62453 LH Seat latch striker
  3. Remove the middle C-pillar trim panel. Refer to: «C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL»(ref-566986-S10082854982013071700000) .
  4. Torque : 25 Nm
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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