Fusion FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
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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
12. Separate the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame.
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If equipped with climate controlled seats, remove the hog rings from the upper support spring.
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If necessary, remove the backrest heater mat (if equipped) or the backrest climate controlled seat manifold (if equipped) from the foam pad.
Seat with side air bag
13. NOTE: Note the side air bag module wire harness routing for assembly.
Release the side air bag module wire harness pin-type retainers and remove the side air bag module wiring harness from the backrest frame.
All seats
14. Release the 2 lumbar spring clips from the backrest frame and remove the lumbar assembly.
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Route out the lumbar cable from the backrest frame, if equipped.
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Note the routing of the lumbar cable for installation.
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the power lumbar motor, if equipped.
Climate controlled seat
15. Disconnect the backrest thermo-electric device (TED) assembly electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainers.
16. Remove the TED exhaust duct.
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Cut and remove the tie strap.
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Remove the retainer and separate the exhaust duct from the TED.
17. NOTE: Note the TED position on the support spring for installation. If needed, use an appropriate tool and separate the TED from the upper
backrest support spring.
Disconnect the backrest upper support spring from the backrest frame and remove the spring support with the TED attached.
Seat with power recliner
18. Remove the one-way push clip on the RH side of the power recliner. Slide the recliner shaft out from the LH side of the seat enough to clear the
RH recliner and power recline motor.