Lumbar Assembly: Installation

All seats 

1. Attach the lumbar basket to the backrest frame at the bottom and top.
2. Position the lumbar adjuster and install the 2 screws.
3. Wrap the 2 tie straps around the backrest frame at the top and the outboard side.
4. Install the hog rings attaching the lumbar basket (if equipped) or backrest support (if equipped) and backrest foam pad to the backrest frame.
Fig 1: Locating Hog Rings Attaching Lumbar Basket
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5. Position the backrest trim cover and install the hog rings.
   1. Position the backrest trim cover down tube above the lumbar support wire hooks.
   2. Install the hog rings.
Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Trim Cover & Hog Ring
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6. Install the third row of hog rings in front and attach the hook and loop strips.

Seats with side air bag modules 

7. Roll down the backrest trim cover to the side air bag module.
WARNING: Check the side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, the seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed new as a unit.
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.
8. Feed the side air bag module backrest trim cover chute and J-clip retainers back through the side air bag module backrest foam pad opening.
Fig 3: Locating Side Air Bag Module Backrest Trim Cover Chute & J-Clip
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9. Install the side air bag module backrest trim cover chute and J-clips around the side air bag module and backrest frame. Attach the chute J-clips.
Fig 4: Side Air Bag Module Backrest Trim Cover Chute & J-Clips
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All seats 

10. Attach the J-clips at the back of the backrest trim cover.
Fig 5: Locating J-Clips At Back Of Backrest Trim Cover
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11. Attach the hook and loop strips, roll the backrest trim cover down and install the second row of hog rings in the front.
12. Attach the hook and loop strips, roll the backrest trim cover down and install the first row of hog rings in the front.

Passenger seat 

13. Pull the backrest latch fold-flat release strap through the trim cover bezel opening.

All seats 

14. Attach the backrest trim cover lower J-clip.
15. Position the lumbar adjust handle clip on the lumbar adjust handle and push it on the lumbar adjuster.
16. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.