Ford Ecosport: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Backrest Cover
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
WARNING:
Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped
with seat side airbags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be
installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly and increase
the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LHD driver seat shown, other seats similar.
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Remove the front head restraint guide sleeves.
Refer to: Front Head Restraint Guide Sleeve (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the side airbag.
Refer to: Side Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.
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Remove the hog rings.
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Invert the backrest cover.
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NOTE:
Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.
Remove the hog rings.
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Detach the J-clip.
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Invert the backrest cover.
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NOTE:
Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in installation.
Remove the hog rings and the backrest cover.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the backrest foam.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Use the General Equipment: Hog Ring Plier
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully...
Removal
NOTE:
LHD driver seat shown, RHD driver seat similar.
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s)
Coolant/Battery RefractometerROB75240 or equivalent
D-Gas Adapter300-OTC014-R1068 or equivalent
Radiator Tester014-R1072 or equivalent
UView® Combustion Leak TesterUVU560000-R
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
WARNING:
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Materials
Name
Specification
Thread Locking Sealant
SQ-M4G9523-A
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
For non-functional front door window regulators and motors
with the window in the 40 mm open to full closed position, cut the front
door windo..