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06-17-2008, 07:06 PM
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Just Installed a Power Seat in my '02 F150
I finally got around to swapping out my driver's seat for the power variety.
I purchased the parts, oh, 5 years ago and they have been sitting in my garage since. I never had the time to do the install, but today I just broke down and did it.
Took about 2.5 hours to do. The only "non-standard" tool I needed was a T55 rachet bit for the big bolts on the floor. Other than that, I needed a standard screwdriver, a pair of plies, a socket set and a set of wrenches also came in handy.
The Parts:
--Power Seat Linkage
--Wire Harness
--Switch
--Switch Cover
I checked the manual and the factory power seat runs off the same circuit as the power pedals which my truck has. So I t-taped the power wire for the pedals and used the ground at the bolt in the driver's kick panel. I couldn't find the wire harness under the carpet though I really expected it to be there, so I installed a 2-wire plug harness from the auto parts store.
All-in-all, its really nice to have a power seat. The installation was not for the faint of heart. If you aren't technically inclined, then I recommend taking detailed photos as you disassemble so you can reference if need be. Also, a friend would be helpful. I did it by myself in this with no camera in sight. 
Most importantly, do it in a garage at a minimum or, even better, in the winter! NOT in Florida, in the sun, on a black truck, when its 92 degrees outside.
I will get the part numbers off the boxes tomorrow and post them.
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2002 F-150 XLT Sport
4.6L Triton V8, 3.55LS, Tow Package, Power Moonroof, SVT LED 3-rd Brake Light,
Keyless Door Handle Mod., Autolamp Mod., BedRug, Signal Mirrors (a la Lariat),
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Last edited by pw1981; 06-17-2008 at 07:45 PM.
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06-17-2008, 07:35 PM
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Location: Spring Hill, FL
Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-150 5.4L 4x4
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i installed one in my truck, but somehow i have a short, and i keep popping the damn pedal fuse when i connect the power for the seat to the power to the pedal. any tips on what i am doing wrong? whereabouts in Florida are you?
Last edited by minimonster17; 06-17-2008 at 07:38 PM.
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06-17-2008, 07:44 PM
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If I had to guess, you are grounding someplace in the wiring... maybe as you fished the 12V wire the insulation got nicked and is touching metal.
I live in Western Pasco.
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06-17-2008, 08:13 PM
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i know, thats what i figured as well... oh well, i just have to go back and tear everything apart again... i used to live with my folks over in hernando until i started college and moved to polk.
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06-17-2008, 08:13 PM
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