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

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    NOTE: Recliner roll pin is not reusable. Install a new service unit incorporating a "shoulder flare" to limit insertion depth.
    NOTE: When correctly installed, the rollpin should extend equally from either side of the backrest frame rail.
    Fig 1: Installing Backrest Recliner Rollpin
    G03925668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the recliner arm on the backrest frame. Using a hammer, install a new backrest recliner rollpin.
  2. Install the backrest recliner arm trim cover and install the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 2: Installing Backrest Recliner Arm Trim Cover
    G03925669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the lumbar adjuster basket.
    1. Position the lumbar basket onto its lower attachment.
    2. Pull the lumbar basket up to its upper attachment and, using a screwdriver, pry onto the retainer lip.
    3. Install a new lumbar adjuster cable tie strap.
      Fig 3: Installing New Lumbar Adjuster Cable Tie Strap
      G03925670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the seat backrest frame.
    1. Install the seat backrest frame into the backrest cushion foam while feeding the safety belt through the opening in the backrest cover.
    2. Attach the seat backrest cushion fabric.
      Fig 4: Attaching Seat Backrest Cushion Fabric
      G03925664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Do not allow safety belt to recoil back into the retractor.
    NOTE: Safety belt retractors are specific to LH or RH seats and are not interchangeable.
    Fig 5: Installing Safety Belt - With Torque Specifications
    G03925672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Feed the safety belt through the retractor bracket hole and install the safety belt retractor and safety belt retractor bolt.
  6. Install the front and outer safety belt web guides, while placing the safety belt in between the outer and inner safety belt guides.
    Fig 6: Installing Front And Outer Safety Belt Web Guides
    G03925673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: Make sure the front web guide is correctly fit into the lower web guide before the retainer bracket is installed.
    NOTE: Note the retainer bracket orientation. Do not reverse the bracket during reassembly.
    Fig 7: Installing Retainer Bracket And Secure With Screws - With Torque Specifications
    G03925674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the retainer bracket and secure with two screws.
  8. Attach the trim cover over the retainer bracket.
    9. NOTE: The LH and RH tower cap covers are not interchangeable.
    Fig 8: Installing Tower Cap Attachment Screws
    G03925660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Slip the safety belt through the slot on the tower cap cover and then slide the cover down onto the seat back and install the four tower cap attachment screws and the LH, RH and front screw covers.
    10. NOTE: The LH and RH head restraint rod guides are not interchangeable.
    NOTE: Install new units during reassembly. The LH and RH head restraint rod guides will be damaged during removal.
    Fig 9: Identifying Head Restraint Sleeve (Rod Guide)
    G03925617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the head restraint rod guides.
    11. CAUTION: If headrest is inserted without pressing release button, the rod guides will be damaged.
  11. Install the head restraint.
    1. Insert the head restraint rods into the rod guides.
    2. Press the release button and push the head restraint rod past its stop position.
      Fig 10: Pressing Release Button
      G03925677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the seat backrest trim cover.
    1. Place the trim cover against the seat backrest and slide up to engage the upper attachments.
    2. Engage the lower and side attachments.
      Fig 11: Engaging Lower And Side Attachments
      G03925678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
  13. Install the nut and safety belt anchor.
    • Make sure the anti-rotation tab is correctly positioned into the seat frame.
      Fig 12: Installing Nut And Safety Belt Anchor - With Torque Specifications
      G03925679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the side shield. For additional information, refer to SEAT CONTROL SWITCH - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR)  in this article.
  15. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT - WITH SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR)  in this article.
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