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:
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work
All-wheel drive uses all four wheels to
power the vehicle. This increases traction,
enabling you to drive over terrain and road
conditions that a conventional two-wheel
drive vehicle cannot. The AWD system
turns on when needed and does not require
input from you...
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the transmission case cover.
Refer to: Transmission Case Cover (307-01B Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45, Removal and Installation).
If equipped, cut and discard the tie strap.
disconnect the park lock actuator...
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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