Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 198

Fig. 136: Removing Front Seat Back Recliner Handle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Pull to remove the front seat lumbar support knob (62622).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 137: Removing Front Seat Lumbar Support Knob
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Remove the front seat track side shield (62186).

1. Remove the screws.

2. Remove the pin-type retainer.

3. Disconnect the electrical connectors (if equipped) and remove the front seat track side shield.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 138: Removing Front Seat Track Side Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

5. Remove the seat control switch (14A701) from the front seat track side shield.

1. Remove the screws.

2. Remove the seat control switch.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 139: Removing Seat Control Switch From Front Seat Track Side Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

SEAT CONTROL SWITCH - SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR)

Removal

WARNING:

Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental
restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an airbag module. This
will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING:

After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium
hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to
the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.

WARNING:

The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety
glasses when repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling a
safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor pretensioner.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup