F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
3. NOTE: Recline the seat backrest before removing the recliner handle to ease seat cushion assembly removal.
Remove the recliner handle.
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Release the clip at the rear of side shield by detaching the clip from the metal bracket on the track. Partially flex the side shield at the rear to
obtain access to the recliner handle clip. Remove the recliner handle clip (shown removed for clarity) and the recliner handle.
4. If equipped, remove the lumbar knob.
5. Remove the side shield control panel.
6. If equipped, disconnect the memory seat switch electrical connector.
7. Remove the pin-type retainer from the front of the side shield.
8. Remove the 3 screws and the side shield.
9. Disconnect the safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
10. Disconnect the safety belt buckle switch electrical connector.
11. If equipped, disconnect the heat element electrical connector.
Seats with seat integrated restraints (SIR)
12. Remove the safety belt anchor nut.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
All seats
13. If equipped, disconnect the power seat track motor electrical connector and release any pin-type retainers attached to the seat cushion pan.
