Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 254

Fig. 353: Removing Backrest Recliner Arm Trim Cover Screw And Trim Cover 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Remove the recliner arm. 

1. Using a hammer and dowel, drive out the backrest recliner rollpin and discard it.  

2. Lift off the recliner arm from backrest frame. 

NOTE:

The recliner roll pin is not reusable. Install a new service unit that 
incorporates a "shoulder flair" to limit insertion depth.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 354: Removing Recliner Arm 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Assembly 

All vehicles 

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all 
warnings, cautions and notes at the beginning of the disassembly 
procedure.

NOTE:

Recliner roll pin is not reusable. Install a new service unit incorporating a 
"shoulder flair" to limit insertion depth.

NOTE:

When correctly installed, the rollpin should extend equally from either side 
of the backrest frame rail.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 355: Installing Backrest Recliner Rollpin 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

1. Position the recliner arm on the backrest frame. Using a hammer, install a new backrest recliner rollpin.  

2. Install the backrest recliner arm trim cover and screw. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 356: Installing Backrest Recliner Arm Trim Cover And Screw
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Install the lumbar adjuster basket. 

1. Position the lumbar basket onto its lower attachment.  

2. Pull the lumbar basket up to its upper attachment and snap onto retainer lip.  

3. Install a new lumbar adjuster cable tie strap. 

Fig. 357: Installing Lumbar Adjuster Basket 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Install the safety belt retractor and safety belt retractor bolt. 

1. Safety belt retractor locating tab.  

2. Anchor bolt. 

NOTE:

Do not allow safety belt to recoil back into the retractor.

NOTE:

Safety belt retractors are specific to LH or RH seats and are not 
interchangeable.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup