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).
Homeowners can learn more about their systems by
asking questions during service visits.
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:
System Operation
Engine coolant flows primarily from the engine to the radiator circuit
and back to the coolant pump. Coolant is sent from the coolant pump
through the engine block and cylinder heads. A separate circuit from the
engine also feeds the heater core and exhaust heat exchanger with
coolant...
Wiper Precautions
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This could scratch the glass or
damage the wiper blades. Use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.
Fully defrost the windshield before you
switch the windshield wipers on...