Ford Escape: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Track
Removal
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Remove the front seat cushion cover and foam as an assembly.
Refer to: Front Seat Cushion Cover (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front seat backrest.
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front seatbelt buckle.
Refer to: Front Seatbelt Buckle (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Removal and Installation).
Installation
All seats
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NOTE:
Transfer components to the seat track as necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Driver seat with memory
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Operate the seat track in all directions through the
full range of travel to set soft stops and avoid a premature stopping
point occurrence after the vehicle is returned to the customer.
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)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Electric Drill
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
NOTE:
Positioning the seat fully upward provides access to
service the seat track motor with the seat in the vehicle...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
Tie Rod End Remover
Removal
Remove the wheel and tire...
Removal
Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
Remove the bolts and the display unit.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the center instrument panel trim panel...