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Front Seat Backrest: Assembly

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the disassembly procedure.
WARNING: Check the 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 can 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 correctly positioned and completely zipped, the side air bag cannot function correctly. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment which can result in personal injury.
CAUTION: When installing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the J-hooks are damaged, the seat backrest trim panel must be replaced.
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.

Vehicles without power lumbar 

  1. Install the flexolator.

    Vehicles with power lumbar 

  2. Install the lumbar assembly.
    Fig 1: Installing Lumbar Assembly
    G02237216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the lumbar motor and new rivets.
    Fig 2: Installing Lumbar Motor
    G02237217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  4. 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 3: Connecting Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G02237218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Make sure the electrical connector is securely fastened to the side air bag module.
    6. 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 can result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: Inspect the side air bag deployment chute and the side bag cavity in the seat back pad for any foreign objects. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so can 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 can result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    Fig 4: Positioning Side Air Bag Module Onto Front Seat Back Frame
    G02237219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the side air bag module onto the front seat back frame mounting bracket.
    7. NOTE: Install new side air bag nuts if a new side air bag module is being installed. If the original side air bag module is being reinstalled, retain the existing nuts.
    Fig 5: Installing Side Air Bag Nuts
    G02237220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the side air bag nuts. For additional information, see SIDE AIR BAG MODULE for correct care and handling.
  8. Position the cushion.
  9. Install the hog rings.
    Fig 6: Installing Hog Rings
    G02237221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with heated seats 

  10. Install the heater pad.
    Fig 7: Installing Heater Pad
    G02237222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

    11. NOTE: Be sure the air bag chute is fed through the slit in the pad.
    Fig 8: Installing Cover On Seat Backrest
    G02237223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. 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.
  12. Install the side air bag chute.
    13. WARNING: The deployment seam cannot be repaired or resewn. A trim cover requiring installation of a new bolster or side facing must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions can 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, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit.
    WARNING: If the air bag deployment chute is not correctly positioned and completely zipped, the side air bag cannot deploy correctly.
    Fig 9: Positioning Air Bag Deployment Chute
    G02237224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. 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 frame.
    14. NOTE: Be sure the side air bag deployment chute is correctly positioned, before proceeding to the next step.
    Fig 10: Zipping Air Bag Deployment Chute
    G02237225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. 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.
    15. NOTE: The head restraint sleeve pins are not interchangeable. Make sure the sleeve pins are in their correct location.
    Fig 11: Installing Head Restraint Sleeves
    G02237226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the head restraint sleeves.
  16. Push the head restraint sleeve tab and install the head restraint.
    Fig 12: Installing Head Restraint
    G02237227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the pivot bolt.
    Fig 13: Installing Pivot Bolt
    G02237228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the bolts.
    Fig 14: Installing Bolts
    G02237229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the J-clips.
    Fig 15: Installing J-Clips
    G02237230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    20. CAUTION: When installing the seat backrest trim panel, be careful not to damage the J-hooks. If the J-hooks are damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.
    NOTE: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats with side air bags cannot be repaired. New front seat backrest trim covers must be installed. Cleaning is permissible.
    Fig 16: Installing Seat Backrest Trim Panel
    G02237231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the seat backrest trim panel.
    1. Slide the seat backrest cover panel up into upper J-hooks.
    2. Carefully fold the seat backrest cover panel to install the lower J-hooks on retainers.
  21. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 17: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G02237232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the front seat backrest. For additional information, see FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
    23. 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.
  23. Install the affected seat. For additional information, see FRONT SEAT .
    24. 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.
  24. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, see SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
    25. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  25. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, see SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
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