Seat Backrest - Front, With Fold Flat: Assembly

Seats with heat 

1. If installing a new heater mat, attach the backrest heater mat to the backrest foam pad.
   • Remove the paper backing from the adhesive strips.
   • Align the heater mat to the foam pad and apply it to the foam making sure it lays flat, without wrinkles and is tucked into the valleys of the foam pad.
   NOTE: Do not install a used heater mat to any foam pad. It will not adhere correctly causing it to bunch up and may cause system failure.

   All seats 

2. Position the side air bag mounting bracket and install the 2 nuts.
   • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
3. Install the static lumbar assembly.
4. Position the backrest frame into the backrest foam pad.
5. Position the hard back panel and install the pin-type retainers.
6. Roll the backrest trim cover down, attaching the hook-and-loop strips and install new hog rings attaching the backrest cover to the backrest frame wire in the rear.
   • Feed the side air bag and heated seat (if equipped) wire harnesses through the side of the backrest trim cover.
7. Attach the hook-and-loop strips at the bottom of the backrest trim cover.
8. If equipped, install new hog rings attaching the backrest cover to the backrest foam pad at the bottom front.
9. Attach the backrest cover lower J-strips.
10. Install 2 new head restraint guides sleeves. For additional information, refer to HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE SLEEVE .
11. Position the recliners to the backrest frame and install the 4 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
12. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector, then slide and engage the side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
    WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. 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.
    WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material before installing the seat side air bag module. If any damage is found, install new components. If any foreign material is found, remove it. 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.
13. Install the side air bag module to the mounting bracket on the backrest frame.
    • Position the side air bag module locator hook in the side air bag bracket.
14. Align the bolt hole and install the side air bag bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
15. Install the side air bag bolt cover.
16. Install the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT, WITH FOLD FLAT .