Front Seat Backrest - With Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR): Installation

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NOTE: Discard the two front seat backrest pivot bolts and install new bolts during reassembly.

NOTE: Do not overtighten bolts during installation.

Fig 1: Installing Front Seat Backrest Pivot Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the seat backrest at 30 degrees forward of vertical position. As seat backrest is lowered into position, route recliner cable through slot on outboard riser. Install the two front seat backrest pivot bolts.
Attach the front seat backrest recliner bolt and the safety belt anchor nut and the seat backrest recliner cable.
1. Attach the recliner cable to its two attachment points.
2. Rotate seat backrest into design position and install the front seat backrest recliner bolt.
3. Place belt anchor plate over bolt tip, ensuring anti-rotation tab is in riser slot and install safety belt anchor nut.
  
  Fig 2: Attaching Recliner Cable To Its Attachment Points
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The pivot bolt is susceptible to backing out of the joint when tightening the safety belt pretensioner attachment nut. Make sure the pivot bolt remains seated to the seat track.

Fig 3: Placing Safety Belt Pretensioner Over Pivot Bolt

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Place the safety belt pretensioner over the pivot bolt, align the anti-rotation pin to the seat track, and install the attachment nut.
Install the front seat cushion. Refer to FRONT SEAT CUSHION - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) .
Repower the SRS. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .