Fusion FWD V6-3.0L (2009)
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Note the routing of the lumbar cable for installation.
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the power lumbar motor, if equipped.
Climate controlled seat
16. Disconnect the Thermo-Electric Device (TED) assembly electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainers.
17. Remove the TED exhaust duct.
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Cut and remove the tie strap.
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Remove the retainer and separate the exhaust duct from the TED.
18. Disconnect the backrest upper support spring from the backrest frame and remove the spring support with the TED attached.
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Use an appropriate tool and separate the TED from the upper backrest support spring.
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Note the TED position on the support spring for installation.
Seat with power recliner
19. Remove the one-way push clip on the RH side of the power recliner. Slide the recliner shaft out from the LH side of the seat enough to clear the
RH recliner and power recline motor.
20. Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the bolt and the power recline motor.
All seats
21. Remove the 2 nuts and side air bag mounting bracket.
22. Detach any pin-type retainers, route out and remove the wiring harness, if equipped.
Assembly
All seats
1. Route and install the backrest wiring harness, if removed.
2. Install the side air bag mounting bracket and 2 nuts, if removed.
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Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Seat with power recliner
3. NOTE: The recliners are synchronized. Avoid rotating the recliner shaft until fully installed.
Install the recliner motor in the following sequence.
1. Position the recliner shaft through the recliner motor and RH recliner.
2. Install a new one-way push clip onto the recliner shaft at the RH recliner.
