Fusion FWD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2010)
12. Remove and discard the side shield from the seat cushion frame See Figure 3.
1. Pull outward on the middle and the rear of the side shield Carefully release the side airbag module wire harness locator from the side shield.
2. Using a suitable tool, remove and discard any remaining side shield retainers from the seat cushion frame.
3. If equipped with a power seat, disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector Remove the seat control switch from the side shield.
13. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, remove the RH outboard recliner plastic rivet cover Remove and discard the RH and LH recliner plastic rivets
See Figure 4.
NOTE:
The RH outboard side shown, LH side similar
14. NOTE: For proper routing during assembly, note the routing of the side air bag module wire harness and the pin-type retainers (RH side) If
equipped, also note the routing of the heated seat wire harness and the pin-type retainers (LH side)
Remove the RH and LH outboard recliner covers. See Figure 5.
1. Release the clips at the front and rear of the outboard recliner covers by pulling outward.
2. Release the wire harness locators from the outboard recliner covers.
NOTE: