Front Seat Cushion - 20 Percent: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

All vehicles

Position the seat cushion foam pad on the pan. Fasten the J-clips.

Fig 1: Positioning Seat Cushion Foam Pad On Pan
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Install the RH and LH seat riser retaining bolts.
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Fig 2: Installing RH And LH Seat Riser Retaining Bolts
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Install the LH seat back bracket bolts.

Fig 3: Installing LH Seat Back Bracket Bolts
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Install the seat latch. Refer to SEAT LATCH - 20 Percent .
Install the seat backrest. Refer to FRONT SEAT BACKREST - 20 Percent .
Vehicles without SIR
Install the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT - 20 Percent .
Vehicles with SIR
Install the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT - 20 Percent .
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.
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.
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.