Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 253

Fig. 349: Removing Hog Rings From Center Of Seat Trim Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

14. Remove the seat backrest foam pad.

Vehicles with heated seats

15. Remove the backrest heated seat element from the backrest foam pad, if necessary.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 350: Removing Backrest Heated Seat Element From Backrest Foam Pad
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles

16. Remove the safety belt retractor.

1. Anchor bolt.

2. Safety belt retractor locating tab.

NOTE:

Do not allow safety belt to recoil back into the retractor.

NOTE:

Safety belt retractors are specific to LH or RH seats and are not
interchangeable.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 351: Removing Safety Belt Retractor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

1. Remove the lumbar adjuster basket.

1. Cut the lumbar adjuster cable tie strap.

2. Release the upper lumbar retainer by pulling upward from attachment point.

3. Rotate the lumbar basket down and release from lower attachment points.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 352: Removing Lumbar Adjuster Basket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2. Remove the backrest recliner arm trim cover screw and trim cover.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup