Front seat back (flat seat) — disassembly and assembly (Focus 1)

Contents: Disassembly ↳ Assembly ↳

Disassembly

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1. Remove the headrest guide tubes.

Using a suitable screwdriver, release the locking tab.

Using a suitable screwdriver, release the locking tab.

2. Remove the covers of the screws securing the rear panel of the seat back.

3. Remove the rear seat back panel.

1. Remove the mounting screws.
2. Remove the panel.

4. Detach the seat back cover from the seat back.

Detach the fastening strips.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the lumbar support adjuster, apply equal pressure to opposite sides of the knob.

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with an armrest have a console for the seatback lumbar support adjuster.

Remove the seatback lumbar support adjuster (if equipped).

NOTE: Do not remove the retaining ring.

Remove the armrest (if present).

1. Push the seat back cover inward to access the retaining ring.
2. Release the retaining ring.
3. Remove the armrest.

7. Disconnect the seatback lock lever cables from the seatback.

1. Disconnect the outer cables from the seatback frame.
2. Disconnect the inner cables from the locking latches.

2. Disconnect the inner cables from the locking latches.

8. Disconnect the seatback lock lever inner cable from the lock lever.

1. Lift the seatback locking lever.
2. Disconnect the cable.

9. Disconnect the seatback lock lever housing from the seatback.

1. Using a suitable screwdriver, press the locking tab.
2. Disconnect the housing.

10. Remove the seat back lock lever housing.

Disconnect the outer lock lever cable from the housing.

Disconnect the outer lock lever cable from the housing.

11. Remove the seatback lock lever trim panel.

12. Roll the seat back cover up to access the lower ends of the tension rods.

13. Disconnect the lower ends of the tension rods from the seat back.

14. Roll the seat back cover up to access the top ends of the tension rods.

15. Disconnect the upper ends of the tension rods from the seat back.

16. Roll the seat back cover up to access the top end of the spring frame.

17. Remove the seat back cover from the spring frame.

Cut the curved rings.

Cars with side airbags

18.

WARNING: Do not reuse the plastic fastening rivet. Always use a new rivet from the service kit. Failure to follow this warning may make it difficult for the airbag to deploy and may cause injury.

Remove the side airbag module deployment mechanism bushing retainer.

Remove and discard the plastic mounting rivet.

Remove and discard the plastic mounting rivet.

19.

WARNING: Do not attempt to separate the plastic retaining strips in any way other than as described. Failure to follow this warning may impede airbag deployment and cause injury

Disconnect the plastic fastening strips holding the side airbag deployment mechanism bushing

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20. Remove the seat back cover.

1. Detach the fastening strip.
2. Remove the seat back cover.

21. Remove the tension rods from the seat back cover if a new seat back cover is being installed.

22. Remove the seat back pad.

23.

NOTE: Mark the position of the anti-squeak mat on the seat back frame for ease of installation.

Remove the anti-squeak mat (if present).

Cars with side airbags

24. Remove the side airbag module. Refer to Section 501-20A / 501-20B for additional information.

Assembly

Cars with side airbags

1. Install the side airbag module. Refer to Section 501-20A / 501-20B for additional information.

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2.

WARNING: Make sure the anti-squeak mat is properly positioned on the seat frame. Failure to follow this warning may make it difficult for the air bag to deploy and cause injury. Failure to follow this warning may make it difficult for the air bag to deploy and cause injury.

Install an anti-squeak mat (if available).

WARNING: Make sure the seatback padding is properly positioned around the side airbag module. Failure to follow this warning may impede airbag deployment and cause injury.

Install the seat back gasket.

NOTE: If installing a new seat back gasket, the gasket will need to be cut to install the locking lever mechanism.

Using the lock lever trim panel as a template, cut the seat back gasket to align around the perimeter of the top inside edge of the trim panel.

5. When installing a new seat back cover, install the tension rods inside the seat back cover.

6. Secure the seat back cover to the back of the upper seat frame.

1. Secure the seat back cover.
2. Secure the mounting strip.

Cars with side airbags

7. Slide the plastic retaining strips together to secure the side airbag deployment mechanism bushing.

WARNING: Do not reuse the plastic fastening rivet. Always use a new rivet from the service kit. Failure to follow this warning may impede air bag inflation and cause personal injury.

Install the side airbag module deployment mechanism bushing retainer.

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9. Use the curved ring pliers to close the curved rings. Do not use any other tools. It is required that the curved rings are closed by overlapping as shown in the picture.