E 450 V8-5.4L (2009)
Seat Back: Overhaul
Seat Backrest - Front
Seat Backrest - Front
Disassembly and Assembly
NOTE: For parts identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front See: Service and Repair/Front Seats/Seat - Exploded View, Front.
1. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front See: Removal and Replacement/Front Seats/Seat Backrest -
Front.
2. Remove the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Front See: Seat Cover/Service and Repair/Front
Seats/Seat Backrest Cover - Front.
3. Remove the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame.
4. If equipped, remove the adjustable lumbar assembly. For additional information, refer to Lumbar Assembly See: Service and Repair/Lumbar
Assembly.
5. WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The
recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Remove the 2 backrest-to-recliner bolts and recliner.
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To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
6. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Seat Backrest - Rear, Bucket
Seat Backrest - Rear, Bucket
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Rear, Bucket See: Removal and Replacement/Rear Seats/Seat
Backrest - Rear, Bucket.
2. Remove seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, Bucket See: Seat Cover/Service and Repair/Rear
Seats/Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, Bucket.
3. Remove the backrest foam pad.
4. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Seat Backrest - Rear, Bench, 3-Passenger
Seat Backrest - Rear, Bench, 3-Passenger
Disassembly and Assembly
WARNING: After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to
verify correct function:
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Retractors
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Buckles
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Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
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Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
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Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
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Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
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Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)
If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing
portion, a new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must
be restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new