Seat - Front: Installation

WARNING: Make sure the front passenger seat is correctly installed and fastened to the vehicle. Do not force the alignment to the floorpan mounting holes. If the seat does not align to the floorpan mounting holes, repair the seat or floorpan as needed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification system (OCS) and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants before installation.

All seats

Position the seat in the vehicle.
Tip the seat and connect the electrical connectors.
Align the front inboard seat mounting locator to the guide hole in the floor and position the seat in place.
Start all the seat track-to-floor bolts by hand.
Install the seat track-to-floor bolts in the following sequence.
1. Install the seat track-to-floor front inboard bolt.
  - Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
2. Install the seat track-to-floor front outboard bolt.
  - Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
3. Install the seat track-to-floor rear inboard bolt.
  - Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
4. Install the seat track-to-floor rear outboard bolt.
  - Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Seat Track-To-Floor Bolts Tightening Sequence
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 4 seat track-to-floor front and rear bolt covers.
Position the safety belt retractor belt anchor onto the seat stud and install the safety belt retractor belt anchor nut.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Install the safety belt retractor belt anchor nut cover to the cushion side shield.
Repower the SRS . If a passenger seat has been serviced, do not prove out the SRS at this time . For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Passenger seat with existing seat track, Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) and Occupant Classification System (OCS) weight sensor bolts
Carry out the Occupant Classification System (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test. For additional information, refer to the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Passenger seat with new seat track or OCSM or OCS weight sensor bolt(s)
Carry out the Occupant Classification System (OCS) System Reset. For additional information, refer to the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .