Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
Release one of the seat cushion trim cover J-clips from the rear of the seat cushion frame Disconnect the side air bag wire harness electrical
connector and carefully release the three pin-type retainers using a suitable trim tool See Figure 7.
Seats Equipped With Manual Lumbar
14. NOTICE: Make sure not to damage the manual lumbar control when drilling out the rivets. The manual lumbar control will be reused.
NOTE:
To help prevent the body of the rivet from spinning while drilling hold the drill at a 45° angle on the head of the rivet and rotate the drill in a
circular motion using short bursts.
Using a suitable trim tool, release the power seat wire harness pin-type retainer from the seat cushion frame. Use a low speed drill with a 13/64 in. (5
mm) drill bit and carefully drill off the heads of the two manual lumbar control retaining rivets. See Figure 8.
15. NOTICE: Make sure not to damage the manual lumbar control when punching the rivet body through the seat cushion frame. The manual lumbar
control will be reused.
