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

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes at the beginning of the disassembly procedure.
  1. Position the recliner arm on the backrest frame. Using a hammer, install a new backrest recliner rollpin.
    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
    G01555762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the backrest recliner arm trim cover and install pin-type retainer.
    Fig 2: Installing Backrest Recliner Arm Trim Cover
    G01555763Courtesy 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 retainer lip.
    3. Install a new lumbar adjuster cable tie strap.
      Fig 3: Installing Lumbar Adjuster Cable Tie Strap
      G01555764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the seat backrest frame.
    1. Install the seat backrest frame into the backrest cushion foam while feeding safety belt through opening in backrest cover.
    2. Attach the seat backrest cushion fabric.
      Fig 4: Installing Seat Backrest Frame Into Backrest Cushion Foam
      G01555765Courtesy 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.
    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 Retractor And Safety Belt Retractor Bolt
    G01555766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the front and outer safety belt web guides, while placing the safety belt in between outer and inner safety belt guides.
    Fig 6: Item Description Chart
    G01555767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 7: Installing Front And Outer Safety Belt Web Guides
    G01555768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the retainer bracket and secure with two screws.
    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 8: Installing Retainer Bracket And Secure With Screws
    G01555769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Attach the trim cover over the retainer bracket.
  9. Slip the safety belt through slot on tower cap cover and then slide cover down onto seat back and install the four tower cap attachment screws and the LH, RH and front screw covers.
    NOTE: The LH and RH tower cap covers are not interchangeable.
    Fig 9: Attaching Trim Cover Over Retainer Bracket
    G01555770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the head restraint rod guides.
    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 10: Installing Head Restraint Rod Guides
    G01555771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the head restraint.
    CAUTION: If headrest is inserted without pressing release button, the rod guides will be damaged.
    1. Insert the head restraint rods into the rod guides.
    2. Press release button and push the head restraint rod past its stop position.
      Fig 11: Inserting Head Restraint Rods Into Rod Guides
      G01555772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the seat backrest trim cover.
    1. Place the trim cover against seat backrest and slide up to engage upper attachments.
    2. Engage lower and side attachments.
      Fig 12: Installing Seat Backrest Trim Cover
      G01555773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the nut and safety belt anchor.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    • Make sure anti-rotation tab is properly positioned into seat frame.
      Fig 13: Installing Nut And Safety Belt Anchor
      G01555774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the side shield. Refer to SEAT CONTROL SWITCH - With Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR) .
  15. Install the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT - With Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR) .
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the front seat removal and installation procedure.
  16. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation .
    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/reactivation procedure.
  17. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
    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.
  18. Check the active restraints for correct operation. Refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
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