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Front Seat Backrest: Installation

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    All seats 

  1. Align the recliner with seat back frame to the seat track, and install the bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Recliner-To-Seat Track Bolts - With Torque Specification
    G03958849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the pivot bolt.
    Fig 2: Installing Pivot Bolt - With Torque Specification
    G03958850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Route and clip the side air bag module wiring harness (if equipped) to the seat track.
    Fig 3: Routing And Clip Side Air Bag Module Wiring Harness To Seat Track
    G03958851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. Seats with side air bags 

    NOTE: If the pin-type retainers are damaged, install new retainers. This will keep the wiring harness routed correctly.
    Fig 4: Routing Side Air Bag Wiring Harness To Underside Of Seat Cushion Frame
    G03958852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Route the side air bag wiring harness to the underside of the seat cushion frame.
    1. Slide the side air bag wiring harness electrical connector onto the retaining tab.
    2. Install the side air bag wiring harness pin-type retainers into the seat cushion frame.

    5. Seats with lumbar adjustment 

  5. Route the manual lumbar cable.
    1. Route the manual lumbar cable in front of the pivot bolt and in the channel created between the seat cushion frame and seat track bracket.
    2. Position the manual lumbar cable through the opening between the seat cushion frame and the seat track.
    Fig 5: Routing Manual Lumbar Cable
    G03958853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Assemble the manual lumbar mechanism until the manual lumbar cable support can be installed.
    1. Position the manual lumbar cable end into the screw end.
    2. Push the screw in and turn the manual lumbar mechanism clockwise drawing the screw in.
    3. Push the cable support back into the manual lumbar mechanism.
    Fig 6: Assembling Manual Lumbar Mechanism
    G03958854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the manual lumbar mechanism into the seat cushion frame and turn it clockwise to lock it into position.
    Fig 7: Positioning Manual Lumbar Mechanism Into Seat Cushion Frame
    G03958855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the manual lumbar mechanism adjustment knob.
    Fig 8: Installing Manual Lumbar Mechanism Adjustment Knob
    G03958842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    9. All seats 

  9. Reposition the seat cushion trim cover near the safety belt buckle and connect the Velcro®.
    Fig 9: Positioning Seat Cushion Trim Cover
    G03958841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the inner side shield to the seat.
    Fig 10: Positioning Inner Side Shield To Seat
    G03958828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the outer side shield to the seat.
      NOTE: Route the power seat (if equipped) switch wire harness through the side of the seat while positioning the outer side shield to the seat.
    1. Position the outer side shield to the seat and push in where indicated to install the retaining clips.
    2. Squeeze the inner and outer side shields together to seat the clips.
    Fig 11: Installing Outer Side Shield To Seat
    G03958829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the outer side shield screw.
    Fig 12: Installing Outer Side Shield Screw
    G03958823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: Heat the handle prior to installation.
    Fig 13: Installing Recliner Handle
    G03958831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the recliner handle.

    14. Vehicles with power seats 

  14. Connect the power seat track electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Connecting Power Seat Track Electrical Connector
    G03958821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    15. All vehicles 

  15. Install the affected seat and repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT .
  16. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
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