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Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent: Assembly

  1. Position the safety belt retractor key through the backrest frame keyway.
    Fig 1: Locating Safety Belt Retractor Key
    G06063625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the inner safety belt guide into the backrest frame slot.
    Fig 2: Locating Inner Safety Belt Guide
    G06071319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Hand start the inner safety belt guide bolts and safety belt retractor bolt.
  4. Install the 3 bolts in the following sequence.
    1. Tighten the RH inner safety belt guide bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    2. Tighten the LH inner safety belt guide bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    3. Tighten the safety belt retractor bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Identifying Inner Safety Belt Guide Bolts And Safety Belt Retractor Bolt
      G06063627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Align the backrest panel to the backrest frame and install 5 screws.
  6. Feed the safety belt through the backrest trim cover and backrest foam pad.
  7. Align the holes in the backrest trim cover to those in the backrest frame and foam pad.
  8. Roll the backrest trim cover down to where the top row of hog rings attaches and stop.
    • Attach the hook-and-loop strips.
  9. Install the 2 rows of hog rings, roll the backrest trim cover down and attach the hook-and-loop strips.
  10. Install the outer safety belt trim guide.
  11. NOTE: The head restraint guides are not interchangeable.
  12. Install the 4 head restraint guides.
  13. Install the head restraints.
  14. Install the 60 percent seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - SECOND ROW, 60 PERCENT .
  15. Install the 60 percent seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to SEAT - SECOND ROW .
    • Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.
    • Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.