Fusion FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
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Front seat back trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired, they are to be replaced. Cleaning is permissible.
NOTE:
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If a side air bag deployment took place, a new side air bag module and bolt must be installed. The side air bag module bracket on the backrest
frame should be inspected and replaced if necessary.
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If a seat equipped with a SRS component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.
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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 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 and depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
2. Remove the front seat backrest.
Seat with side air bag
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.
All seats
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.