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Front Seat Backrest: Assembly

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  1. Install the seat backrest lumbar support.
    Fig 1: Installing Seat Backrest Lumbar Support
    G03958951Courtesy 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.
    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: 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.
    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.
    Fig 2: Installing Side Air Bag Module Retaining Nuts - With Torque Specification
    G03958953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
    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
    G03958949Courtesy 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
    G03958948Courtesy 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: Routing Side Air Bag Wiring Harness
    G03958947Courtesy 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
    G03958957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Fasten the J-clip.
    Fig 7: Fastening J-Clip
    G03958945Courtesy 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.
    Fig 8: Installing Hog Rings
    G03958959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
    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 J-Clip
    G03958924Courtesy 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. Install the affected seat and repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT .
  13. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
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