Ford Falcon. Manual - part 421

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

PINPOINT TEST K : MIRROR DIP IS INOPERATIVE

Test Step

Result / Action to Take

K1

CHECK FOR IGNITION FUNCTION

Perform a seat recall and activate ignition before recall is complete.

Yes

Go to K3

Did the seat stop short of the recall position?

No

Go to K2

K2

CHECK FOR IGNITION AT THE SEAT CONNECTOR

Measure the harness voltage at CON-2 pin 2.

Yes

If DTC 15 is set problem is with the Harness

Is the Voltage >10V?

else replace seat module.

No

Refer to section 501-10.

K3

CHECK FOR REVERSE FUNCTION

With Ignition on and PRNDL in Reverse activate the Mirror Dip button,

Yes

hold the button for 2 seconds to ensure chime will happen even if the

Go to K5

function is currently enabled.

No

Did the seat chime?

Go to K4

K4

CHECK FOR REVERSE AT THE SEAT CONNECTOR

Measure the harness voltage at CON-2 pin 3.

Yes

If DTC 16 is set problem is with the Harness

Is the Voltage >10V?

else replace seat module.

No

Refer to PCM section 303-14.

K5

CHECK FOR MIRROR OPERATION

Program different mirror locations into the memory buttons and then

Yes

recall each memory position.

Replace Harness. Refer to removal and
installation instructions in this chapter.

Did the mirrors move to the correct location?

No

Refer to the Exterior Mirror section 501-09.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

4.  Unplug all electrical connectors from outboard

Front Seat Assembly

underside of seat.

Removal
1.  Set seat back angle to vertical position and set

height adjustment to full up position.

2. Disconnect 

the 

battery.

 WARNING: Wait at least one minute after

disconnecting the battery ground cable before

disconnecting any supplemental restraint

system electrical connector. Failure to follow

this warning could cause premature

deployment and may result in personal injury.

 NOTE: Number of connectors depend on seat

option and may include seat belt pre-tensioner,

side airbag, memory and power connectors on

outboard side of seat (Refer to Section 501-20a).

3.  Remove front and rear plastic track cover by

releasing metal spring.

5.  Remove four seat mounting bolts.

6.  Carefully remove the seat from the vehicle.
Installation
1.  To install front seat, reverse the removal

procedure.

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501-10-19 Seating 501-10-19

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

Rear Seat Cushion

2.  Press spring clip down to release.

Removal
1.  To remove rear seat cushion push each side back

and up to release floor clips.

3.  Pull bolster forward to remove, disengage plastic

hook at bottom.

Installation
1.  Ensure that rear metal loop is engaged in sheet

metal as shown and push each side down to

engage floor clip.

Installation
1.  To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Rear Seat Back

Removal
1.  Remove seat bolster. Refer to Rear Seat Bolster

Rear Seat Bolster

in this section.

2.  Delatch seat back and fold forward.

Removal
1.  Insert screw driver down back of bolster.

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501-10-20 Seating 501-10-20

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

3.  Place narrow screw driver between white cam

Installation

and bearing.

1.  Ensure white cam is in disengaged position and

seat back is lying flat.

4.  Disengage cam from bearing by levering

outboard.

2.  Place cam in holder and raise seat back to

engage.

5.  Lift seat back up vertically.

3.  Check that cam has engaged properly.

6.  Remove Rear Seat Back.

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