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Seat Backrest - Front: Assembly

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    Seats with power lumbar 

  1. Slide the backrest support assembly rods into the backrest frame at the top and attach the 2 pin-type retainers at the bottom. Install the side springs.
    • Make sure the side springs are between wires 6 and 7 when starting to count from the bottom up.
      Fig 1: Sliding Rods Into Seatback Frame
      G03986969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    2. Seats with power lumbar 

  2. Slide the lumbar adjust assembly rods into the backrest frame at the top and attach the 4 pin-type retainers at the bottom.
    Fig 2: Sliding Rods Out Into Seatback Frame
    G03986968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3. All seats 

  3. Position the backrest recliner release with cable and install the 2 rivets.
    • If necessary, install a tie strap holding the cable to the backrest frame.
      Fig 3: Installing Rivets Of Backrest Recliner
      G03986991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Route the backrest recliner release cable as noted during disassembly and install the cable and casing to the outboard recliner.

    5. Seats with a new side air bag module 

    NOTE: When installing a new side air bag module after deployment, install a new module, module bracket, module-to-bracket nuts, U-nuts-to-backrest frame and module and bracket-to-backrest frame bolts.
  5. Install the side air bag module bracket on the side air bag module and tighten the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten the nuts to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Installing Side Air Bag Module Bracket Nuts
      G03986997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. Seats with side air bags 

    WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module and the seat back frame mounting bracket 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: Before installing the side air bag module, check it for damage and foreign objects. If the air bag module is damaged, install a new one. 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 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: 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.
    CAUTION: Make sure the side air bag module wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the mounting bracket.
  6. Position the side air bag module bracket to the backrest frame, install the bolts and install the wire harness pin-type retainers to the backrest frame.
    • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 5: Installing Side Air Bag Module Assembly To Backrest Frame
      G03986990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. All seats 

  7. Position the backrest frame into the backrest foam pad.
  8. Position the backrest trim cover to the top of the backrest.
    9. WARNING: To correctly retain the backrest trim cover and allow correct deployment of the seat side air bag module, make sure to install 2 hog rings to attach the backrest trim cover wire to the listing wire in each foam pad window. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury in the event of a seat side air bag module deployment.
  9. Roll the backrest trim cover down and install the second row of hog rings.
    1. Install the 2 hog rings per window as shown.
    2. Attach the hook and loop strips.
      Fig 6: Installing Second Row Of Hog Rings
      G03986999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. WARNING: To correctly retain the backrest trim cover and allow correct deployment of the seat side air bag module, make sure to install 2 hog rings to attach the backrest trim cover wire to the listing wire in each foam pad window. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury in the event of a seat side air bag module deployment.
  10. Roll the backrest trim cover down and install the first row of hog rings.
    1. Install the 2 hog rings per window as shown.
    2. Attach the hook and loop strips.
      Fig 7: Installing First Row Of Hog Rings
      G03986999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Attach the backrest trim cover inner J-strip.
  12. Attach the J-strip at the bottom of the backrest trim cover.
    Fig 8: Attaching J-Strip At Bottom Of Backrest Trim Cover
    G03986961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Slide the backrest recliner release bezel upward to engage the clip, install the screw.
  14. Install the backrest recliner release handle.
  15. Fold the backrest trim cover over on each side of the inboard and outboard recliner. Install the plastic rivets attaching the backrest trim cover to the inboard and outboard recliners.
    16. NOTE: The head restraint guides are not interchangeable.
  16. Install the 2 head restraint guides.
  17. Install the head restraint.
  18. Install the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT .
  19. Install the seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .
  20. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to REPOWERING PROCEDURE .
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