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Front Seat Backrest: Installation

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.

All seats 

  1. Position the front seat backrest and install two bolts on each side.
    Fig 1: Installing Front Seat Backrest
    G02165776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the front cushion side shield trim panel. For additional information, see SEAT - FRONT CUSHION SIDE SHIELD .
  3. Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting Electrical Connector
    G02165777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 3: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G02165778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Seats with manual lumbar 

  5. Install the retaining hook.
    Fig 4: Installing Retaining Hook
    G02165779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Align the end of the adjusting cable in the slot.
    Fig 5: Aligning Adjusting Cable In Slot
    G02165780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the adjusting cable.
    Fig 6: Installing Adjusting Cable
    G02165781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Inspect the seat backrest trim panel J-hooks for damage. If damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.
    NOTE: If re-installing the original seat backrest trim panel, install new pin-type retainers.
  8. Install the seat backrest trim panel.
    1. Angle the top of the seat backrest trim panel inward and up to engage the upper J-hooks to the seat backrest frame.
    2. While holding the seat backrest trim panel up, align the pin-type retainers at the bottom of the seat backrest trim panel and install them into the seat backrest frame.
    3. With the palm of your hand, install the J-clips by pushing down on the seat backrest trim panel and towards the center of the seat.
      • Check the retention of the seat backrest trim panel by lightly pulling on the bottom, sides, and top where the retainers are located.
      Fig 7: Installing Backrest Trim Panel
      G02165782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
      WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and installation procedure.
    1. Install the affected seat. For additional information, see FRONT SEAT .
      2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation and reactivation procedure.
    2. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, see SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
      3. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
    3. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, see SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
    4. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
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