MKZ AWD V6-3.5L (2008)
frame should be inspected and replaced if necessary.
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The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal
operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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The manual recliners and power recliners are serviced as part of the backrest frame.
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Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
All seats
1. Remove the front seat.
2. Remove the front seat backrest.
3. Detach the side air bag bolt cover.
4. NOTE: Note the position of the side air bag module locator hook in the side air bag module bracket (on the seat back frame) for installation.
Remove the bolt and lift up and out to detach the side air bag module from the seat backrest.
5. Slide and disengage the side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, and then release the tab and disconnect the side air bag module
electrical connector and remove the side air bag module.
6. Detach the 2 pin-type retainers and trim cover flaps from the recliners, if equipped.
7. CAUTION: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from
the backrest foam pad.
Release the outer and inner backrest trim cover lower J-clips and partially invert the trim cover to the hook-and-loop strips.
8. NOTE: The head restraint guides are not interchangeable. Note location for installation.
Reach up into the backrest and squeeze the head restraint guide ends together to release. Pull the 2 head restraint guides out of the backrest frame.
9. CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat back trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn
from the backrest foam pad.
Remove all rows of hog rings from the backrest trim cover, if equipped and separate the hook-and-loop strips while inverting the trim cover up the
backrest.
10. Remove the rear upper hog rings and backrest trim cover.
Heated seat
11. Detach pin-type retainer and backrest heater mat wiring harness from the backrest frame.
All seats
