SECTION 501-10: Seating
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Seat Cushion — Front

Disassembly

NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to Seat — Exploded View, Front in this section.

NOTE: Note all wire harness routing for correct installation.

Passenger seat

  1. Remove the OCS . For additional information, refer to Occupant Classification Sensor in the Removal and Installation portion of Section 501-20B .

Driver seat

  1. Remove the seat cushion cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion Cover — Front in this section.
  1. If equipped, detach the heated seat wire harness from the cushion frame and disconnect the heated seat system electrical connector(s).
  1. Remove the cushion foam pad.

All seats

  1. Remove the seat track. For additional information, refer to Seat Track — Manual or Seat Track — Power in this section.
  1. Release all remaining wire harness pin-type retainer(s) and remove from the cushion frame.

Assembly

NOTICE: Do not reinstall any heater mat or foam pad after removal. The adhesive will not adhere correctly to the foam pad, causing it to bunch up or shift out of place. A new heater mat and a new foam pad must be installed. Failure to follow these instructions can result in heated seat component damage and system failure.

All seats

  1. Install the seat wire harness and retainers to the cushion frame as noted during removal.
  1. Install the seat track. For additional information, refer to Seat Track — Manual or Seat Track — Power in this section.

Passenger seat

NOTICE: Do not install a new heater mat on a front passenger seat cushion. Install a new Occupant Classification System (OCS) system service kit. Failure to follow this instruction can cause incorrect OCS operation. Refer to Section 501-20B for the Occupant Classification Sensor Removal and Installation procedure.

  1. Install the OCS . For additional information, refer to Occupant Classification Sensor in the Removal and Installation portion of Section 501-20B .

Driver seat

  1. Install the seat cushion foam pad.
  1. If equipped, attach the heated seat system wire harness to the cushion frame and connect the electrical connector(s).
  1. Install the seat cushion cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion Cover — Front in this section.