OEM 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Cushion

2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Cushion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Front Seat Cushion on 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: Start the front seat cushion service by taking off the seat cushion followed by disconnecting the seat backrest recliner actuator. When serving heated seats utilize proper methodology to disconnect the electrical connector present on heated seat elements. Before removing the motor it is necessary to disconnect power lumbar motor electrical connector and hose while extracting power lumbar motor screw followed by J-clip release from the rear. The next step requires unclipping the J-clips from the seat cushion trim cover then separating the seat cushion frame from its foam layer. Tear off the swing rod along with the tie-down wire hog rings from the inverted trim cover and dispose of them. You should remove swing rods from the seat together with heated seat elements from heated seat models. Power seat vehicle models require removing the power seat wiring harness as well as detaching pin-type retainers. Begin by removing the flexilator and its springs and continuing to the seat backrest position with recliner roll pins followed by recliners and actuator cable housings disconnection and cable unhooking. During assembly the seat backrest recliners must be connected to the actuator before installing roll pins and positioning the flexilator followed by its springs. After power seat wire harness replacement install the heated seat element on the cushion foam pad for vehicles equipped with heating functions. Mount the installed front swing rod correctly on the frame before fastening hog rings to complete wire attachment. You must place the seat cushion foam onto the frame while the trim cover faces downwards. Vehicles with power lumbar require the installation of the power lumbar motor followed by hose attachment and electrical connector installation which are held in place using a screw and J-clip. To finish the installation use the seat cushion frame to attach the J-clips from the trim cover after connecting the seat backrest recliner actuator and screwing tight all fasteners before putting back the cushion.