I added factory power lumbar support to my XL Maverick seat

[cjames138]

I added the power lumbar support to my driver's side seat. The part number is HU5Z-9665500-G. I chose to remove the motor/cable assembly from the new part and install it on my seat back support so I didn't have to disassemble it. The cable ends are a little tricky to get into the small holes on the back support frame, but once you find them it's not too difficult. The motor is easy to connect wires to with speaker spades. The factory switch is built into the power seat module, so I wired up a dpdt switch from Grainger. I attached a pic of the wiring. The switch I bought ended up being a pretty deep mount once I wired it up so I opted to attach it to my seat mount with some 3M VHB tape. I was worried it would hit the inner frame if I mounted it into the plastic side panel. Over all it wasn't too difficult given the added comfort.

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[Shay]

Now that is dedication Nice work.

 

[commadorebob]

Wow. I would be too scared to do all that and would just have used a pillow. Good job!

 

[Mavhead]

Nice work! If I was keeping my XLT I'd consider doing the same

 

[KFBR392]

That switch is the perfect size, crazy clean install. What was the parts cost?

 

[cjames138]

That switch is the perfect size, crazy clean install. What was the parts cost?

I work at a Ford dealership so I get employee cost. On tascaparts.com the lumbar parts are $27.04, which is very close to what I spent. The switch was $12 from Grainger. I had the primary wire already.

 

[cjames138]

Wow. I would be too scared to do all that and would just have used a pillow. Good job!

Thanks, the parts were so inexpensive I decided it was worth the effort.

 

[bautek_mn]

How much harder do you think it would be to toss in heated seats while you're in there? Honestly lumbar adjust + the heated seats were the big drivers for adding XLT Lux to my package, everything else I can pick at aftermarket (plus add a legit leather wrapped wheel instead of the now-ActiveX heated version.)

 

[cowmeat]

Nice job!

I have lumbar on the driver's side on my XLT Lux package, but none on the passenger side, is it possible to add to the passenger side like you did?

 

[Thex]

Very Nice! I tried ordering parts last week but we were not sure which ones. I just ordered the part from my dealer @ $38, (about the same as TASCA with shipping.)

 

[wax87]

when I get mine, I am going to come talk to you about this. I live in Waxahachie.

 

[cjames138]

Nice job!

I have lumbar on the driver's side on my XLT Lux package, but none on the passenger side, is it possible to add to the passenger side like you did?

I don't see why you couldn't. The passenger seat has the same holes in the back frame that the cables attach to.

 

[Thex]

Can you tell us where you tapped for power?

 

[cjames138]

How much harder do you think it would be to toss in heated seats while you're in there? Honestly lumbar adjust + the heated seats were the big drivers for adding XLT Lux to my package, everything else I can pick at aftermarket (plus add a legit leather wrapped wheel instead of the now-ActiveX heated version.)

Adding heated seats wouldn't add much more work honestly. I'm going to do that later on, I just didn't have the parts yet.

 

[cjames138]

Can you tell us where you tapped for power?

I already had a wire running from my battery through the sill channel that powers my brake controller so I tapped into that. I was hoping the connector under the seat was already powered, but unfortunately it's missing the wires going to the battery junction box.

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