F 150 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L VIN V Flex Fuel (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. If equipped, remove the power seat knob.
6. Remove the side shield control panel.
7. If equipped, disconnect the memory seat switch electrical connector.
8. Remove the pin-type retainer from the front of the side shield.
9. Remove the 3 screws and the side shield.
10. Disconnect the safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
11. Disconnect the safety belt buckle switch electrical connector.
12. Remove the nut and safety belt buckle pretensioner.
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When installing, feed the buckle end of safety belt buckle pretensioner through the elastic retainer before installing the retaining nut.
13. If equipped, disconnect the heat element electrical connector.
14. Remove the safety belt anchor nut (with seat integrated restraints [SIR]).
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).