Ford Escape: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components
and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to
the seat structure. Failure to follow step instructions may result in
incorrect operation of the seat components and increases the risk of
serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Move the front seat to the full upward position and forward or rearward to access all of the seat bolts.
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Depower the SRS
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Disconnect the front seat harness electrical connector.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the front seat bolt covers.
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NOTE:
Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in the installation.
Remove the front seat.
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Remove and discard the seat bolts.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install the front seat bolts in the following sequence.
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Install the front inboard bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Install the front outboard bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Install the rear inboard bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Install the rear outboard bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Repower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the front head restraint...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles without trailer tow package
With the help of an assistant...
What Is the Rear View Camera
The rear view camera provides a video
image of the area behind your vehicle when
the transmission is in reverse (R).
Rear View Camera Precautions
WARNING: The rear view camera
system is a reverse aid supplement
device that still requires the driver to use
it in conjunction with the interior and
exterior mirrors for maximum coverage...