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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1345 (SEAT SYSTEM - SEATS)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYSEAT BACKREST - FRONTDISASSEMBLY
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard
Seat Backrest - Front: Disassembly
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT .
- Remove the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST COVER - FRONT .
- Detach the 2 side air bag module wiring harness retainers.
- Remove the 2 side air bag module nuts and side air bag module.
- Remove the backrest foam pad.
- If equipped, remove the lumbar assembly.
- Remove the 2 screws and position aside the lumbar adjuster.
- Release the lumbar assembly from the backrest frame wires and remove.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.