Seat Backrest - Front: Installation

All seats 

1. Position the backrest to the seat.
   • Route the wire harness(es) back through the seat cushion as noted during removal.
2. Install the backrest pivot bolt.
   • Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
3. Install the recliner-to-backrest bolts.
   • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
4. Connect and attach the seat side air bag electrical connector.
Fig 1: Locating Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
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Heated seat 

5. Connect the backrest heated seat electrical connector.
Fig 2: Locating Backrest Heated Seat Electrical Connector
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Seat with power lumbar 

6. Connect the lumbar wiring harness electrical connector.
Fig 3: Locating Lumbar Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
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7. Attach the cushion trim cover rear hook-and-loop strip.
Fig 4: Identifying Cushion Trim Cover Rear Hook And Loop Strip
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8. Attach the cushion trim cover rear J-clip.
Fig 5: Identifying Cushion Trim Cover Rear J-Clip
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All seats 

NOTE: Note the alignment of the 2 side J-clips at the top of the seat to avoid bunching of the trim cover material.
9. Attach the backrest trim cover J-clips.
   • Attach the 2 side J-clips first and then attach the lower J-clip.
Fig 6: Locating Seat Backrest Trim Cover J-Clips
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10. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES article.