Lumbar Assembly: Installation

Attach the lumbar basket to the backrest frame at the bottom and top.
Position the lumbar adjuster and install the 2 screws.
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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Position the backrest trim cover and install the hog rings.
1. Position the backrest trim cover duon tube above the lumbar support wire hooks.
2. Install the hog rings.

Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Trim Cover & Hog Ring

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Install the third row of hog rings in front and attach the hook-and-loop strips.
Roll down the backrest trim cover to the side air bag module.

WARNING: Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:

Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
Install new parts if damaged.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

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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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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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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Attach the hook-and-loop strips, roll the backrest trim cover down and install the second row of hog rings in the front.
Attach the hook-and-loop strips, roll the backrest trim cover down and install the first row of hog rings in the front.
If passenger seat, pull the backrest latch fold-flat release strap through the trim cover bezel opening.
Attach the backrest trim cover lower J-clip.
Install the lumbar adjust handle and screw.
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.