Seat Track - With Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR): Installation

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Manual seats

Place the seat tracks on the seat pedestal frame and install the seven screws (four outboard side, three inboard side).

Fig 1: Placing Seat Tracks On Seat Pedestal Frame
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Attach the fore/aft adjuster bar and install new pushclips on each side. Attach the seat assist spring.

Fig 2: Attaching Fore/AFT Adjuster Bar
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Power seats
Connect the seat actuator motor electrical connector.

Fig 3: Connecting Seat Actuator Motor Electrical Connector
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All seats
Install the front seat backrest. Refer to FRONT SEAT BACKREST - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) .
Install the front seat cushion. Refer to FRONT SEAT CUSHION - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) .
Power seats
Connect the seat control electrical connector.

Fig 4: Connecting Seat Control Electrical Connector
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Heated seats
Connect the heated seat switch electrical connector.

Fig 5: Connecting Heated Seat Switch Electrical Connector
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All seats

CAUTION: Bend the side shield slightly to insure the shield is not scratched by the recliner lever.

Position the side trim cover and install the three trim cover screws.
- The seat backrest pivot bolt shaft must be inserted into the cover standoff.
  
  Fig 6: Positioning Side Trim Cover Screws
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Push the rearward lower corner of the side shield to engage the metal retaining clip.
Position the lumbar adjuster control and install the two mounting screws.
- Install the adjuster knob.
  
  Fig 7: Installing Adjuster Knob
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Position the seat back recliner lever cover and install the screw.

Fig 8: Positioning Seat Back Recliner Lever Cover
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Install the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR) .
Repower the SRS. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .