Ford Escape: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Cushion Cover
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
Passenger seat
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Remove the OCS sensor.
Refer to: Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
Driver seat
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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.
vehicles with heated seats
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Detach and disconnect the front seat cushion heater mat electrical connector.
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Detach and disconnect the front seat backrest heater mat electrical connector.
Driver seat
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Detach the front seat backrest cover straps.
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Position the front seat backrest cover aside.
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Detach the front seat cushion heater mat wiring harness retainer and position aside.
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Detach the front seat cushion cover J-clips and position the cover aside.
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Remove the front seat cushion cover and foam as an assembly.
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Detach the cushion cover J-clip.
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On both sides.
Detach the cushion cover J-clips.
All seats
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
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If equipped with heated seat.
Route the front seat cushion heater mat wiring harness through the cushion cover.
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Position the rear portion of the front seat cushion cover from the foam.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the front seat cushion cover.
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Invert the cushion cover.
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Remove the hog rings.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Use the General Equipment: Hog Ring Plier
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the front seat backrest cover.
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Cover (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Air Body Saw
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Repair
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage..
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
NOTE:
Network communication or missing network DTCs may result
from intermittent concerns, such as damaged wiring or low battery
voltage occurrences. Additionall..