Ford Focus RS (2011 year). Manual — part 28

Rear Seat Cushion

Disassembly

NOTE: The rear seat double cushion is shown in
the procedure. The single cushion is similar.

1. NOTE: Retain the corner protector.

Detach the seat cushion cover from the seat
base.

• Detach the plastic retaining strip.

TIE0018735

2. Remove the seat base.

TIE0018736

3. Detach the cushion cover from each side of

the cushion.

1. Roll the cushion cover towards the center to

access the pleating hog rings.

2. Cut the hog rings.

TIE0018737

2

2

1

1

4. Remove the cushion cover.

1. Roll the cushion cover back to access the

pleating hog rings.

2. Cut the hog rings.

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2

1

Assembly

1. NOTE: Use hog ring pliers to close the hog

rings. Do not use any other tool. The hog
rings must be closed to overlap 8 mm as
illustrated.

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To assemble, reverse the disassembly
procedure.

V4001063

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Front Seat Backrest — 3-Door

WARNING: Note the position of the wiring
harnesses, to aid installation. An
incorrectly routed wiring harness could
become damaged when the front seat is
moved. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in personal injury.

1. Remove the side air bag module.

System, Removal and Installation).

2. Disassemble the components in the order

indicated in the following illustration(s) and
table(s).

E50114

27 Nm

27 Nm

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For additional information,

refer to: Side Air

Bag Module

(501-20 Supplemental Restraint

Description

Item

Front seat backrest pad

See Disassembly Detail
See Assembly Detail

1

Front seat backrest lumbar support (if
equipped)

See Disassembly Detail

2

Front seat backrest release lever cable
assembly

See Disassembly Detail

3

Description

Item

Front seat backrest frame retaining bolts

4

Front seat frame

5

Front seat backrest frame

See Disassembly Detail
See Assembly Detail

6

3. To assemble, reverse the disassembly

procedure.

Disassembly Details

Item 1

Front seat backrest pad

NOTE: Note the position of the front seat backrest
anti-squeak mat to aid assembly.

Item 2

Front seat backrest lumbar support (if

equipped)

1. Detach the front seat backrest lumbar

support adjuster from the front seat backrest
frame.

• Remove the screws.

TIE44848

2. Remove the front seat backrest lumbar

support.

1. Detach the retaining springs.

2. Detach the retaining tangs.

TIE44849

1

2

Item 3

Front seat backrest release lever cable

assembly

1. Detach the front seat backrest release lever

cables from the lower end of the front seat
backrest on both sides.

1. Detach the inner cable from the release

catch.

2. Detach the outer cable from the front seat

backrest frame.

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Item 6

Front seat backrest frame

1. Detach the front seat track release cable from

the lower end of the front seat backrest
frame.

E52401

Assembly Details

Item 6

Front seat backrest frame

CAUTION: After installation check for
correct operation of the front seat track
release cable.

1. NOTE: If installing a new front seat backrest

frame that is equipped with a front seat
backrest recliner handwheel, the front seat
backrest recliner handwheel drive shaft is to
be aligned.

Align the front seat backrest recliner
handwheel drive shaft.

• Front seat backrest recliner handwheel drive

shaft end protusion at the outer side of the
backrest frame XX = 25 mm.

• Clearance between the front seat backrest

frame and the front seat backrest recliner
handwheel drive shaft retaining clips YY = 2
mm.

E52385

Item 1

Front seat backrest pad

WARNING: Side air bag deployment may
be impaired if the front seat backrest pad
and anti-squeak mat are not correctly
positioned around the side air bag module.

Failure to follow this instruction may result
in personal injury.

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Front Seat Backrest — 4-Door/5-Door/Wagon

WARNING: Note the position of the wiring
harnesses, to aid installation. An
incorrectly routed wiring harness could
become damaged when the front seat is
moved. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in personal injury.

1. Remove the side air bag module.

System, Removal and Installation).

2. Disassemble the components in the order

indicated in the following illustration(s) and
table(s).

E50121

6

5

2

27 Nm

4

27 Nm

4

3

1

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Bag Module

(501-20 Supplemental Restraint

For additional information,

refer to

:

Side Air

Description

Item

Front seat backrest pad

See Disassembly Detail
See Assembly Detail

1

Front seat backrest lumbar support (if
equipped)

See Disassembly Detail

2

Front seat backrest recliner motor (if
equipped)

See Disassembly Detail
See Assembly Detail

3

Description

Item

Front seat backrest frame retaining bolts

4

Front seat frame

5

Front seat backrest frame

See Assembly Detail

6

3. To assemble, reverse the disassembly

procedure.

Disassembly Details

Item 1

Front seat backrest pad

NOTE: Note the position of the front seat backrest
anti-squeak mat to aid assembly.

Item 2

Front seat backrest lumbar support (if

equipped)

1. Detach the front seat lumbar support

adjuster from the front seat backrest frame.

• Remove the screws.

TIE44848

2. Remove the front seat backrest lumbar

support.

1. Detach the retaining springs.

2. Detach the retaining tangs.

TIE44849

1

2

Item 3

Front seat backrest recliner motor (if

equipped)

1. Remove the front seat backrest recliner

motor drive shaft inner retaining clip.

• Discard the retaining clip.

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2. Detach the front seat backrest recliner motor

drive shaft from the motor.

E52398

3. Remove the front seat backrest recliner

motor.

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the retaining bolt.
3. Remove the retaining bolt bushes.

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2

3

Assembly Details

Item 6

Front seat backrest frame

1. NOTE: If installing a new front seat backrest

frame that is equipped with a front seat
backrest recliner handwheel, the front seat
backrest recliner handwheel drive shaft is to
be aligned.

Align the front seat backrest recliner
handwheel drive shaft.

• Front seat backrest recliner handwheel drive

shaft end protusion at the outer side of the
backrest frame XX = 25 mm.

• Clearance between the front seat backrest

frame and the front seat backrest recliner
handwheel drive shaft retaining clips YY = 2
mm.

E52385

Item 3

Front seat backrest recliner motor (if

equipped)

NOTE: Install a new front seat backrest recliner
motor drive shaft inner retaining clip.

Item 1

Front seat backrest pad

WARNING: Side air bag deployment may
be impaired if the front seat backrest pad
and anti-squeak mat are not correctly
positioned around the side air bag module.
Failure to follow this instruction may result
in personal injury.

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