Ford Escape: Front Seats / General Procedures - Seat Heater Mat Removal
Repair
WARNING:
To minimize the risk of injury, always wear protective
gloves when working with a steamer. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Click here to view a video version of the seat heater mat removal and installation.
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NOTE:
During installation, it is allowable to adhere a new heater mat to any adhesive left behind on the foam.
NOTE:
Typical seat cushion foam and heater mat shown, other seat cushion/backrest foam and heater mats are similar.
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Acquire an automotive upholstery steamer with the following specifications.
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Minimum 1 liter capacity
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1300 – 1500 watts
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Wide, T-Shaped, high durability plastic or metal (aluminum) steamer head
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Remove the seat cushion or backrest cover. Refer to the
appropriate procedure in this or one of the other 501-10 sections.
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Set up the commercially available steamer following the instruction sheet provided with the equipment.
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Purge any water out of the steamer line and head before placing the steamer head on the heater mat.
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NOTE:
Only the areas with adhesive need to be steamed.
Look at the back of the new heater mat or place a finger between the
heater mat and foam to find the locations.
To soften the adhesive, locate 1 adhesive strip in a
section of the foam, place the steamer head at one end of the heater mat
and apply steam to that area for approximately 15 seconds before
pulling on the heater mat.
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NOTICE:
Peel the heater mat off the foam slowly as to not
damage the foam and to remove the most amount of adhesive as possible.
Slowly pull the heater mat down the length of
the adhesive strip, allowing the steamer head to follow and continue to
soften the adhesive until the heater mat is detached from that portion
of foam.
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Position the steamer head on the other side of the foam
section. Apply steam to that area for approximately 15 seconds and
slowly pull the heater mat down the length of the adhesive strip,
allowing the steamer head to follow and continue to soften the adhesive
until the heater mat is detached.
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Remove the heater mat.
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Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each adhesive strip in each section of the foam.
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Working from one end to the other, continue applying
steam and peeling the heater mat off the foam until the heater mat is
completely removed.
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If required, route out the heater mat wiring harness from the foam.
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NOTE:
Allow enough time for the moisture/water to dry or the new heater mat will not stick to the foam.
Let the foam stand for 5 minutes to allow any residual moisture to evaporate.
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Install a new heater mat.
Refer to: Seat Heater Mat Installation (501-10A Front Seats, General Procedures).
Repair
NOTE:
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NOTE:
Always install a new heater mat...
Removal
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
The PMI (programmable module installation) process
must begin with the current DSM (driver front seat module) installed...
Other information:
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad
The keypad is near the driver window and
illuminates when you touch it.
You can use the keypad to:
Lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.
Program and erase user codes.
Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
Keyless Entry Limitations
Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft
(1 m) from the front door handles and the
tailgate...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear LubricantXY-75W85-QL
WSS-M2C942-A
Draining
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...