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Front Seat Backrest - 20 Percent: Installation

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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 removal procedure.

All vehicles 

  1. Position the armrest in the armrest brackets. Install the RH pivot bolt.
    Fig 1: Installing RH Pivot Bolt
    G01555573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the two LH latch bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Two LH Latch Bolts
    G01555574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the RH upper seat panels.
    Fig 3: Installing RH Upper Seat Panels
    G01555575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the RH trim cover.
    Fig 4: Installing RH Trim Cover
    G01555576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the LH trim panel.
    NOTE: The top of the LH trim panel is press fit onto the top of the bracket.
    1. Position the safety belt and guide and install the pin-type retainers.
    2. Install the two screws.
      Fig 5: Installing Screws
      G01555577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with SIR 

  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Check the active restraints for correct operation. Refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .

    Vehicles without SIR 

  10. Install the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT - 20 Percent .
  11. Check the active restraints for correct operation. Refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .