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Front Seat Backrest: Assembly

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.
  1. Position the seat backrest cover and install the headrest guides.
    Fig 1: Installing Headrest Guides
    G02165867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the seat backrest cover onto the frame.
  3. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
    1. Install the connector to the side air bag module.
    2. Slide the side air bag module electrical connector locking clip to secure he connector to the side air bag module.
    Fig 2: Connecting Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G02165868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Make sure the electrical connector is securely fastened to the side air bag module.
    5. WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module for any foreign objects before installing the side air bag module. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: Inspect the side air bag deployment chute and the side air bag cavity in the seat back pad for any foreign objects. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: Before installing the side air bag module into the deployment chute, check it for damage and foreign objects. If the air bag module is damaged, replace it. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: If the air bag cover has separated or the air bag material has been exposed, install a new side air bag module. Do not attempt to repair the air bag module. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: Check the side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, the seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed new as a unit.
    WARNING: If the air bag deployment chute is not properly positioned, the side air bag may not deploy properly.
    NOTE: The alignment pin will only allow the side air bag module to be installed to the seat backrest mounting bracket one way.
    Fig 3: Positioning Side Air Bag Module Into Deployment Chute
    G02165869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute.
    • Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute with the alignment pin offset to the top and the electrical connector to the bottom of the seat backrest. This will position the alignment pin correctly when the side air bag module and deployment chute are mounted to the seat backrest frame mounting bracket.
    • The side air bag module mounting studs must come through the deployment chute stud openings.
    6. WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute and the seat back frame mounting bracket for any foreign objects before installing the side air bag module/deployment chute assembly. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    Fig 4: Installing New Side Air Bag Module Retaining Nuts
    G02165870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the new side air bag module retaining nuts and tighten to specification.
  7. Pull the wire harness back through the hole in the seat backrest frame and seat the grommet.
    Fig 5: Pulling Wire Harness Back Through Seat Backrest Frame
    G02165871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Reposition the seat backrest pad and trim cover to the seat backrest frame.
    Fig 6: Repositioning Seat Backrest & Trim Cover To Seat Backrest Frame
    G02165872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Attach the side air bag retaining nut cover.
    • Check that all three attaching clips on the side air bag nuts cover are correctly installed around the side air bag mounting bracket.
    Fig 7: Attaching Side Air Bag Retaining Nut Cover
    G02165873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the electrical connector locators.
    Fig 8: Installing Electrical Connector Locators
    G02165874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the headrest.
    Fig 9: Installing Headrest
    G02165875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the front seat safety belt buckle. Install the bolt.
    Fig 10: Installing Front Seat Safety Belt Buckle
    G02165876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the front cushion side shield trim panel. For additional information, see SEAT - FRONT CUSHION SIDE SHIELD .
  14. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
    1. Install the seat backrest. For additional information, see FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
      2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and installation procedure.
    2. Install the affected seat. For additional information, see FRONT SEAT .
      3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation and reactivation procedure.
    3. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, see SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
      4. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
    4. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, see SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
    5. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
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