Ford Fusion: Front Seats / Driver Front Seat Module (DSM). Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current DSM installed. If the current DSM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the DSM following the on-screen instructions.
   

Vehicles with climate controlled seats

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new DSM.

   NOTE: The SCME is integral to the DSM. PMI is required on both the DSM and the SCME when a new DSM is installed.

   NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current SCME installed. If the current SCME does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the SCME following the on-screen instructions.
   

All vehicles

1. Remove the screws, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the DSM.
   Torque: 19 lb.in (2.1 Nm)

Installation

All vehicles

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the DSM following the on-screen instructions.
   

Vehicles with climate controlled seats

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new DSM.

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the SCME following the on-screen instructions.
   

All vehicles

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new DSM.

   Operate the seat in all directions through the full range of travel to set soft stops on all memory controlled functions and avoid a premature stopping point occurrence after the vehicle is returned to the customer.
   

Vehicles with memory steering column

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new DSM.

   Operate the steering column in all directions through the full range of travel to set the soft stops and avoid a premature stopping point occurrence after the vehicle is returned to the customer.