Ford Fiesta: Seating / Front Seat. Removal and Installation

Removal

  WARNING: The following procedure describes critical repair steps required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to the seat structure. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the seat components and increases the risk of serious personal injury.

1. Depower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. NOTE: Follow the unique instruction or graphic for this step in the installation.

   Position the seat rearward. Remove and discard the seat track bolts.
   

1. NOTE: Follow the unique instruction or graphic for this step in the installation.

   Position the seat forward. Remove and discard the seat track bolts.
   

1. Disconnect the front seat electrical connector and remove the front seat.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. 
   Install the front seat bolts in the following sequence.
   
   1. Install the front inboard bolt.
      Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
   2. Install the front outboard bolt.
      Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
   3. Install the rear inboard bolt.
      Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
   4. Install the rear outboard bolt.
      Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

1. Repower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).