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Seat - Front, Manual Bucket: Assembly

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    ALL SEATS 

  1. Install the front seat cushion cover.
    1. Install the front seat cushion cover to the foam pad, engaging the hook-and-loop strips (not shown).
    2. Install the seat cushion to the front seat cushion frame.
    3. Fasten the J-clips on all four sides of the front seat cushion cover.
    Fig 1: Installing Front Seat Cushion Cover
    G02767187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Examine the plastic fasteners on the safety belt wiring assembly and install new fasteners if worn.
    Fig 2: Positioning Safety Belt Pretensioner Assembly And Attach Wiring Harness To Pan
    G02767188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the safety belt pretensioner assembly and attach the wiring harness to the pan.
  3. Install the seat tracks to the seat cushion.
    Fig 3: Installing Seat Tracks To Seat Cushion
    G02767189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Place the seat track to the mid -position to install the seat track bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing Bolts Retaining Seat Tracks To Seat Cushion
    G02767190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 4 bolts retaining the seat tracks to the seat cushion.
  5. Install the safety belt buckle pretensioner bolt.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  6. Install the seat riser to the seat tracks.
    Fig 5: Installing Seat Riser To Seat Tracks
    G02767191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the 4 nuts retaining the seat riser to the seat track.
    Fig 6: Tightening Nut
    G02767192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Examine the plastic fasteners on the safety belt connector and install new fasteners if worn.
    Fig 7: Locating Safety Belt Connector To Seat Riser
    G02767193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. If equipped, attach the safety belt connector to the seat riser.
  9. Install the front seat back latch to the front seat back frame.
    Fig 8: Installing Front Seat Back Latch To Front Seat Back Frame
    G02767194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. SEATS WITH LUMBAR 

    NOTE: Installation of the lumbar assembly is easier when the adjuster is fully relaxed.
    Fig 9: Installing Lumbar Assembly
    G02767195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the lumbar assembly.
  11. Rotate the plastic washers 60 degrees so that the slit is facing away from the edge of the lumbar grid. Rotate both the top and bottom washers.
    Fig 10: Rotating Both Top And Bottom Washers
    G02767196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install wire ties fastening the lumbar adjuster cable to the front seat back frame.
    Fig 11: Installing Wire Ties Fastening
    G02767197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    13. ALL SEATS 

  13. Install the seat back foam pad to the frame.
    Fig 12: Installing Seat Back Foam Pad To Frame
    G02767198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the front seat back cover.
    1. Pull the front seat back cover over the seat back, engaging the 2 hook-and-loop strips (not shown), and install the front seat back cover.
    2. Fasten the J-clip at the bottom of the front seat back.
    Fig 13: Installing Front Seat Back Cover
    G02767199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Route the adjuster cable through the bottom of the seat and install the front seat back to the seat cushion and install the 2 bolts.
    Fig 14: Installing Seat Cushion And Bolts
    G02767200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Align the front seat back to the seat cushion and install the bolt.
    Fig 15: Aligning Front Seat Back To Seat Cushion And Installing Bolt
    G02767201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    17. SEATS WITH LUMBAR 

    NOTE: Make sure the lumbar assembly is in the fully relaxed position.
    Fig 16: Installing Lumbar Controller
    G02767202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the lumbar controller.
    1. Install the lumbar adjuster and connect the lumbar cable.
    2. Install the 2 screws.

    18. SEATS WITH INBOARD SIDE SHIELD 

  18. Install the inboard side shield to the seat.
    1. Install the inboard side shield.
    2. Hold the inboard side shield in one hand and secure it with the retaining clip to hold the safety belt buckle pretensioner boot (if equipped) to the inboard side shield.
    3. Rotate the inboard side shield cover downward to secure the rear pin-type retainer.
    Fig 17: Installing Side Shield To Seat
    G02767203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Rotate the inboard side shield downward to engage the front and upper hooks.
    Fig 18: Rotating Inboard Side Shield Upper Hooks
    G02767204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the 2 inboard side shield screws.
    Fig 19: Installing Side Shield Screws
    G02767205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    SEATS WITHOUT INBOARD SIDE SHIELD 

  21. Position the inboard seat cushion flap and install the push pin.
    Fig 20: Installing Push Pin
    G02767206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Connect the inboard seat cushion flap J-clip.
    Fig 21: Connecting Inboard Seat Cushion Flap J-Clip
    G02767207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Attach the inboard seat cushion flap hook-and-loop strip.
    Fig 22: Attaching Inboard Seat Cushion Flap Hook-And-Loop Strip
    G02767208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    ALL SEATS 

  24. Install the outboard side shield to the seat.
    Fig 23: Installing Outboard Side Shield To Seat
    G02767209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Engage the outboard side shield clip to the seat track.
    Fig 24: Installing Engage Outboard Side Shield Clip To Seat Track
    G02767210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the outboard side shield screw underneath the seat.
    Fig 25: Installing Outboard Side Shield Screw Underneath Seat
    G02767211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the outboard side shield screw and the seat back recliner lever cover and screw.
    Fig 26: Installing Outboard Side Shield Screw
    G02767212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    28. SEATS WITH LUMBAR 

  28. Install the lumbar adjustment knob.
    Fig 27: Installing Lumbar Adjustment Knob
    G02767213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    29. ALL SEATS 

    NOTE: If the same armrest is being installed, the armrest plate and bolt can be reused, but install a new crown washer when installing the armrest.
    Fig 28: Installing Armrest Crown Washer And Bolt
    G02767214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the armrest, new crown washer and bolt. Position the armrest cover.
  30. Install the seat. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT .
  31. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  32. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
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