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Front Seat Backrest: Assembly

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the disassembly procedure.
WARNING: Check the side air bag deployment chute and zipper for damage. The deployment chute and zipper must not be repaired if there is any damage to the deployment chute or zipper. The seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed new as a unit. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
WARNING: The deployment seam cannot be repaired or resewn. A trim cover requiring replacement of the bolster or side facing must be replaced as a unit.
WARNING: If the air bag deployment chute is not properly positioned and completely zipped, the side air bag may not function properly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats with side air bags cannot be repaired. The front seat backrest trim covers are to be installed new. Cleaning is permissible.
  1. Install the lumbar or flexolater assembly. For additional information, refer to LATCH-POWER SEAT BACK ADJUSTER .
  2. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
    1. Install the connector to the side air bag module.
    2. Slide the side air bag module electrical connector locking clip to secure the connector to the side air bag module.
      Fig 1: Connecting Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
      G02193978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Make sure the electrical connector is securely fastened to the side air bag module.
    4. 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 deployment chute and 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: Positioning Side Air Bag Module Onto Front Seat Back Frame Mounting Bracket
    G02193979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the side air bag module onto the front seat back frame mounting bracket.
  5. Install the new side air bag module retaining nuts and tighten to specification.
    Fig 3: Installing New Side Air Bag Module Retaining Nuts
    G02193980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the seat backrest pad and trim cover to the seat backrest frame.
    Fig 4: Positioning Seat Backrest Pad & Trim Cover To Seat Backrest Frame
    G02193981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the hog rings.
    Fig 5: Installing hog rings
    G02193982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the heater pad.
    Fig 6: Installing Heater Pad
    G02193983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Be sure the air bag chute is fed through the slit in the pad.
  9. After installing the hog rings across the top bolster, work the cover down to the chute. Install the cushion pad and cover.
    • The air bag deployment chute must encircle the side air bag module, going completely around the side air bag module and the side of the seat back frame.
    • Align the air bag deployment chute to the side air bag module, making sure it covers the length of the side air bag module, but does not cover the top or the bottom of the side air bag module.
      Fig 7: Installing Cushion Pad & Cover
      G02193984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the side air bag chute.
    11. WARNING: The deployment seam cannot be repaired or resewn. A trim cover requiring replacement of the bolster or side facing must be replaced as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    WARNING: Check the side air bag deployment chute and zipper for damage. The air bag deployment chute and zipper must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute or zipper, the seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed new as a unit.
    WARNING: If the air bag deployment chute is not properly positioned and completely zipped, the side air bag may not deploy properly.
  11. Position the air bag deployment chute.
    1. Insert the outboard side of the air bag deployment chute between the seat back pad and the side air bag module, pulling it around the outboard side of the seat back frame.
    2. Insert the inboard side of the air bag deployment chute between the seat back pad and the side air bag module from the inboard side of the seat back.
      Fig 8: Positioning Air Bag Deployment Chute.
      G02193985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Be sure the side air bag deployment chute is properly positioned, before proceeding to the next step.
  12. Zip the air bag deployment chute completely closed, then position the zipper tail at the top of the air bag deployment chute, into the seat back opening.
    • The air bag deployment chute must encircle the side air bag module, going completely around the side air bag module and the side of the seat back frame.
    • Align the air bag deployment chute to the side air bag module, making sure it covers the length of the side air bag module, but does not cover the top or the bottom of the side air bag module.
      Fig 9: Zipping Air Bag Deployment Chute Completely Closed
      G02193986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the headrest.
    Fig 10: Installing Headrest
    G02193987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the J-retainers.
    Fig 11: Installing J-Retainers
    G02193988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
      WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and installation procedure.
    1. Install the affected seat. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT .
      2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system deactivation/reactivation procedure.
    2. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION & REACTIVATION .
      3. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
    3. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to PROVE OUT SYSTEM .
    4. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
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