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Seat - Front, Power Bucket: Assembly

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NOTE: If only installing the seat backpad adjuster, proceed to Step  12.
  1. Install the front seat cushion cover.
    1. Install the front seat cushion cover to the seat cushion, engaging the Velcro® fasteners (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
    G02767129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Examine the plastic fasteners on the power seat wiring assembly and install new fasteners if worn.
    Fig 2: Installing Power Seat Wiring Assembly To Seat Cushion
    G02767130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the power seat wiring assembly to the seat cushion.
    3. NOTE: Seat tracks and seat motors are not serviced separately. The assembly is installed as a single assembly.
    Fig 3: Installing Seat Tracks To Seat Cushion
    G02767131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the seat tracks to the seat cushion.
  4. Connect the power seat motor electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Connecting Power Seat Motor Electrical Connector
    G02767132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Use the fastener access holes to reach the front seat track nuts.
    NOTE: The RH seat track nut is shown, the LH seat track nut is installed in the same manner.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Seat Track Nuts
    G02767133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the two front seat track nuts retaining the seat tracks to the seat cushion.
  6. Install the bolts retaining the seat tracks to the seat cushion.
    Fig 6: Installing Bolts Retaining Seat Tracks To Seat Cushion
    G02767134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the seat support to the seat tracks.
    Fig 7: Installing Seat Support To Seat Tracks
    G02767135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Examine the plastic fasteners on the power seat connectors and install new if worn.
    Fig 8: Installing Power Seat Connectors To Seat Support
    G02767136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the power seat connectors to the seat support.
  9. Install the bolts retaining the seat support to the left seat track.
    Fig 9: Installing Bolts Retaining Seat Support To Left Seat Track
    G02767137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: Use the fastener access holes to access the support nuts.
    Fig 10: Installing Nuts Retaining Seat Support
    G02767138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the nuts retaining the seat support to the seat track.
  11. Install the front seat back latch to the front seat back frame.
    Fig 11: Installing Front Seat Back Latch To Front Seat Back Frame
    G02767139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Installation of the seat back pad adjuster is easier when the seat back pad adjuster is fully extended.
    Fig 12: Installing Front Seat Back Adjuster Grid To Front Seat Back Frame
    G02767140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the front seat back adjuster grid to the front seat back frame.
  13. Rotate the plastic washers 60 degrees so that the slit is facing away from the edge of the front seat back pad adjuster grid. Rotate both the top and bottom washers.
    Fig 13: Identifying Rotating Plastic Washers 60 Degrees
    G02767141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install wire ties fastening the front seat back pad adjuster cable to the front seat back frame.
    Fig 14: Identifying Wire Ties Fastening
    G02767142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: When installing the seat back cushion to the seat back frame, removal of the excess cushion padding remaining on the frame is not necessary.
    Fig 15: Installing Seat Back Foam Pad To Frame
    G02767143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the seat back foam pad to the frame.
  16. Install the front seat back cover.
    1. Pull the front seat back cover over the seat back, engaging the Velcro® fasteners (not shown), and install the front seat back cover.
    2. Fasten the J-clip at the bottom of the front seat back.
    Fig 16: Installing Front Seat Back Cover
    G02767144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Align the front seat back to the seat cushion and install the bolt.
    Fig 17: Installing Seat Back Cushion Bolt
    G02767145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the bolts to the front seat back latch.
    Fig 18: Installing Bolts To Front Seat Back Latch
    G02767146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    19. NOTE: Make sure the front seat back pad adjuster is in the fully retracted position.
    Fig 19: Installing Screws To Seat
    G02767147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the front seat back pad adjuster.
    1. Install the front seat back pad adjuster and connect the front seat back pad adjustment cable to the front seat back pad adjuster.
    2. Install the screws to the seat.
  20. Install the front seat back latch lower cover.
    1. Install the seat control switch to the front seat back latch lower cover.
    2. Install the screws.
    3. Route the seat control switch electrical connector through the seat cushion.
    4. Position the front seat back latch cover to the seat.
    Fig 20: Install the screws to the seat.
    G02767148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the seat control switch electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Connecting Seat Control Switch Electrical Connector
    G02767149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the front seat back latch lower cover bolt to the underside of the seat.
    Fig 22: Installing Front Seat Back Latch Lower Cover Bolt To Underside Of Seat
    G02767150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the front seat back latch lower cover bolt to the front of the seat.
    Fig 23: Installing Front Seat Back Latch Lower Cover Bolt To Front Of Seat
    G02767151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the bolt behind the seat back latch handle.
    Fig 24: Installing Bolt Behind Seat Back Latch Handle
    G02767152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
  26. Install the rear pin-type retainer to the upper seat track mounting flange.
  27. Install the front seat back pivot side inner cover to the seat assembly.
    1. Install the front seat back pivot side inner cover.
    2. Hold the front seat back pivot side inner cover in one hand and secure with the retaining clips to hold the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner boot to the front seat back pivot side inner cover.
    3. Rotate the front seat back pivot side inner cover downward to secure the rear pin-type retainer mount to the key slot.
    4. Pull the front seat back pivot side inner cover inboard to clear the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner.
    Fig 25: Installing Front Seat Back Pivot Side Inner Cover To Seat Assembly
    G02767153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the front seat back pivot side inner cover screw to the front of the seat.
    Fig 26: Installing Front Seat Back Pivot
    G02767154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the screw to the underside of the seat.
    Fig 27: Installing Screw
    G02767155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the bolt below the front seat back pad adjustment knob.
    Fig 28: Installing Bolt Below Front Seat Back Pad Knob
    G02767156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Push the front seat back pad adjustment knob toward the right side of the seat.
    Fig 29: Pushing Front Seat Back Pad Adjustment Knob Toward Right Side Of Seat
    G02767157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    32. 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 30: Installing Armrest Crown Washer Bolt
    G02767158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the armrest, new crown washer, and bolt. Position the armrest cover.
  33. Install the driver seat. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT .
  34. 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 .
  35. Check the restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
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