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Seat Backrest - Front: Assembly

  1. NOTE: Wire harness may differ due to option content.

    If equipped, position the backrest wire harness and attach the retainers.

    Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Wire Harness And Retainers
    G06255824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. If equipped, install the recliner motor in the following sequence.
    1. Slide the long recliner shaft into the recliner motor and recliner.
    2. Connect the recliner motor.
    3. Slide the short recliner shaft onto the long recliner shaft.
    4. Slide the recliner shaft assembly into the recliner on the other side.
    5. Position the recliner motor and install the bolt.
      • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    6. Install the E-clip on the recliner shaft recession, near the recliner motor.
  3. If equipped, engage both power lumbar with massage wires and rotate the assembly down.
    Fig 2: Locating Power Lumbar With Massage Wires
    G06255825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If equipped, install the power lumbar with massage lower retainers, connect the electrical connectors and attach the pin-type retainers.
  5. If equipped, position the static lumbar and install the retainers at the bottom.
  6. Position the static lumbar in front of the backrest frame wire and install 2 new retainers.
    • After installation, make sure the retainers are holding the static lumbar tightly against the backrest frame wire or squeaks can occur.
    Fig 3: Locating Static Lumbar And Retainers
    G06255826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If equipped, attach the manual lumbar retaining clips and cable retainer.
  8. If equipped, attach the power lumbar retaining clips and connect the electrical connector.
  9. WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
    • Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
    • Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
    • Install new parts if damaged.

    Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

    NOTE: Passenger side shown in illustration, driver side similar.

    Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute.

    • Route the side air bag module wire harness through the deployment chute.
    • Position the 2 side air bag module studs and locator pin through the deployment chute holes.
    Fig 4: Identifying Side Air Bag Module
    G06255827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. NOTE: The side air bag modules are keyed left and right. If the side air bag module locator pin does not align to the backrest frame hole, the wrong side air bag module is being installed.

    Position the 2 side air bag module studs and locator pin through the backrest frame and install the 2 nuts.

    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 5: Locating Side Air Bag Module Studs And Locator Pin
    G06255828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Route and attach the side air bag module wire harness to the backrest frame.
    Fig 6: Identifying Side Air Bag Module Wire Harness
    G06255829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. If equipped, install the backrest TED  .
    1. Position the TED  between the power lumbar and cable.
    2. Attach the TED  upper retainers to the backrest frame wire.
    3. Connect the electrical connector and attach the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 7: Identifying Electric Connector And Pin-Type Retainer
    G06255830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad for any foreign material. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

    Position the backrest frame assembly into the backrest foam pad. Install 2 pin-type retainers.

  14. If equipped, connect the backrest heater mat electrical connector and attach the pin-type retainer.
  15. If equipped, attach the backrest TED  to the backrest foam pad wire.
  16. WARNING: If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned, the seat side air bag may not deploy correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    NOTE: The seat side air bag module must have a clear exit path from the front of the deployment chute. Both deployment chute front edges must be positioned to lay flat when positioned between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.
    NOTE: Illustration shown looking through the side of the backrest foam pad and at the side air bag module deployment chute.

    Check the position of the deployment chute.

    1. Position both deployment chute front edges to lay flat, from top to bottom, between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.
    2. Do not allow the deployment chute front edges to fold over, at any point, between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.
    Fig 8: Identifying Position Of Deployment Chute
    G06255831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. With the backrest cover inside out, position it to the backrest foam pad and frame assembly.
    • Align the head restraint holes in the backrest cover to the holes in the backrest foam pad and frame.
  18. Roll the backrest cover down, attach the hook-and-loop strips and the J-clip at the rear to the backrest frame wire.
  19. Roll the backrest cover down, attach the hook-and-loop strips and install the 3 second row hog rings.
  20. Roll the backrest cover down, attach the hook-and-loop strips and install the 3 first row hog rings.
  21. Roll the backrest cover down and attach the hook-and-loop strips.
  22. Route the wire harness(es) and air hoses (if equipped) through the hole(s) in the backrest cover and attach the lower J-clips.
    • Make sure the manual lumbar cable is routed out from the outboard side of the backrest before engaging the lower J-clips (if equipped).
  23. On each side, wrap the backrest cover around the recliner and attach the hook-and-loop strips and clip.
  24. Install the 2 head restraint guides sleeves. For additional information, refer to HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE SLEEVE - FRONT .
  25. Install the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT .
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