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Front Seat Backrest: Assembly

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes at the beginning of the disassembly procedure.
  1. Install the seat backrest lumbar support.
    Fig 1: Installing Seat Backrest Lumbar Support
    G01368062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. 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.
    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.
    Before installing the side air bag module, 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.
    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.
  2. Install the side air bag module onto the front seat back frame mounting bracket.
    • Route the side air bag module wiring harness through the outboard opening in the side of the seat back cushion.
    • Position the side air bag module through the outboard opening in the side of the seat back cushion and onto the mounting bracket.
    • Install the side air bag module retaining nuts to specification.
      Fig 2: Installing Side Air Bag Module Retaining Nuts
      G01368063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: If the pin-type retainers are damaged, install new retainers. This will keep the wire harness routed correctly.
    Fig 3: Routing Side Air Bag Module Wire Harness Along The Seat Back Frame And Installing Pin-Type Retainers
    G01368064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Route the side air bag module wire harness along the seat back frame and install the pin-type retainers.
  4. Install the frame to the pad.
    Fig 4: Installing Frame To Pad
    G01368065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: If the pin-type retainers are damaged, install new retainers. This will keep the wiring harness routed correctly.
    Fig 5: Installing Pin-Type Retainer To Outside Of Seat Backrest Frame
    G01368066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Route the side air bag wiring harness along the side of the seat and install the pin-type retainer to the outside of the seat backrest frame.
  6. Position the upholstery to the seat backrest pad, then install the headrest guide pins.
    Fig 6: Installing Headrest Guide Pins
    G01368067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Fasten the J-clip.
    Fig 7: Fastening J-Clip
    G01368068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. WARNING: Front seat back trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired. They are to be replaced (cleaning is permissible).
    NOTE: Check that the seat back pad is positioned around the seat back frame when repositioning the seat back trim cover.
    NOTE: Replace the hog rings with stainless steel hog rings.
  8. Install the lower hog rings, if equipped.
    1. Position the seat back trim cover to the hog rings.
    2. Install two hog rings at each location indicated.
      Fig 8: Installing Lower Hog Rings
      G01368069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. WARNING: Front seat back trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired. They are to be replaced (cleaning is permissible).
    NOTE: Check that the seat back pad is positioned around the seat back frame when repositioning the seat back trim cover.
    Fig 9: Connecting Seat Back Trim Cover J-Clip
    G01368070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Reposition the seat back trim cover and connect the seat back trim cover J-clip.
  10. Install the headrest.
  11. Install the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
    12. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the Front Seat Removal and Installation procedure.
  12. Install the driver seat. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT .
    13. 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.
  13. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
    14. 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 the vehicle safety standards.
  14. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  15. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
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