Ford Escape: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Control Switch
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
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Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front seat side shield screws.
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Firmly grasp the front seat side shield, lift up and
out, separating the side shield from the recliner bracket.
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Slide the front seat side shield forward and separate the side shield from the seat.
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Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the front seat side shield
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Remove the front seat control switch knobs.
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Remove the screws and the front seat control switch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hog Ring Plier
Removal
WARNING:
Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped
with seat side airbags cannot be repaired...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hog Ring Plier
Removal
Passenger seat
Remove the OCS sensor.
Refer to: Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the
engine
is running, the on-board
diagnostics system is detecting
a malfunction of the vehicle emission
control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire could be
occurring...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Punch
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Categories
What Is the Master Access Code
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer.
Displaying the Master Access Code
To display the factory-set code in the
information display:

Remove the rubber mat.
Insert the first programmed key in the
backup slot.
Press the push button ignition switch
once and wait a few seconds.
Press the push button ignition switch
again and remove the key.
Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed intelligent access key in
the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.
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