Seat Backrest - Front: Installation

All seats 

1. Route the wire harness(es) and air hoses (if equipped) through the hole(s) in the carpet flap toe-kick.
   Fig 1: Identifying Wire Harness(es) And Air Hoses (If Equipped) - All Seats

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Position the backrest assembly to the seat track and start the 4 recliner-to-seat track bolts by hand.
   • Route the manual lumbar cable between the backrest and cushion and to the inside of the recliner (if equipped).

   Driver seat 

3. Tighten the 4 recliner-to-seat track bolts.
   1. Tighten the rear outboard bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   2. Tighten the rear inboard bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   3. Tighten the front inboard bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   4. Tighten the front outboard bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   Fig 2: Locating Recliner-To-Seat Track Bolts - Driver Seat

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   Passenger seat 

4. Tighten the 4 recliner-to-seat track bolts.
   1. Tighten the rear outboard bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   2. Tighten the rear inboard bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   3. Tighten the front inboard bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   4. Tighten the front outboard bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   Fig 3: Locating Recliner-To-Seat Track Bolts - Passenger Seat

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   All seats 

5. If equipped, match the color-coded hoses to each other and connect together.
6. If equipped, connect the backrest electrical connector and attach the wire harness retainers under the seat.
7. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector and slide the locking clip to the lock position.
   Fig 4: Connecting Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector And Locking Clip

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8. Attach the side air bag module electrical connector and wire harness retainers under the seat.
9. If equipped, install the manual lumbar cable in the following sequence.
   1. Position the manual lumbar cable into the adjuster.
   2. Position the manual lumbar cable cover into the adjuster.
   3. Install the manual lumbar cable retainer.
   4. Position the cushion cover flap back around the side of the seat and attach the outboard J-clips.
10. Attach the cushion cover around the outboard recliner.
11. Install the cushion side shield in the following sequence.
    1. Return all retaining clips back to the cushion side shield before installing the shield.
    2. Connect the memory SET switch electrical connector (if equipped).
    3. Connect the seat control switch electrical connector, if equipped with 6- or 10-way power seat.
    4. Attach the hook retainer behind the cushion frame (if equipped).
    5. Align the cushion side shield to the bracket, slide rearward and engage (if equipped).
    6. Align and attach the retaining clips.
    7. Install the screw at the front.
    8. Install the screw at the back.
    9. Install the scrivet at the back.
12. If equipped, from the front of the seat, connect the seat control switch electrical connectors and attach the wire harness retainer.
13. If equipped, install the manual lumbar handle in the following sequence.
    1. Install the clip onto the manual lumbar handle.
    2. Align the splines of the manual lumbar handle to the manual lumbar shaft.
    3. Push the manual lumbar handle onto the manual lumbar shaft, seating the clip.
14. If equipped, install the manual recliner handle in the following sequence.
    1. Install the clip onto the manual recliner handle.
    2. Align the splines of the manual recliner handle to the manual recliner shaft.
    3. Push the manual recliner handle onto the manual recliner shaft, seating the clip.
15. Install the recliner cover in the following sequence.
    1. Attach the hook at the front of the recliner cover.
    2. Install the screw.
    3. Install the scrivet.
16. Attach the carpet flap toe-kick retainers under the seat.
17. NOTE: To identify the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT .

    Install the seat. If a passenger seat with an OCS bladder system has been serviced, do not prove out the SRS within the seat installation procedure. Proceed to the next step here after the seat has been installed in the vehicle and repower has been done.  For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .

    Passenger seat with an OCS bladder system 

18. Carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Reset. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES .