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Lumbar Assembly - Manual, With Fold Flat: Installation

  1. Squeeze the manual lumbar retaining clips together on each side and install them to the backrest frame.
  2. Route the manual lumbar cable and 1 pin-type retainer between the backrest frame and backrest foam pad and out the other side.
    • Attach the remaining retainer to the backrest frame.
      Fig 1: Locating Retainer And Manual Lumbar Cable
      G06063476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the manual lumbar cable into the adjuster.
  4. Attach the manual lumbar cable in the following sequence.
    1. Install the manual lumbar cable cover into the adjuster.
    2. Install the manual lumbar cable retainers.
  5. Attach the cushion trim cover outboard J-clips and install the pin-type retainer.
  6. Close the backrest trim cover in the following sequence.
    1. Close the zippers.
    2. Attach the backrest trim cover clips.
    3. Attach the backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
  7. Install the outboard recliner upper cover.
    1. Position the fold flat release strap through the opening.
    2. Align the outboard recliner upper cover pocket to the recliner bracket.
    3. Pivot the top of the outboard recliner upper cover forward and attach the pocket to the bracket.
    4. Push in at the front and seat the clip.
  8. Attach the cushion side shield in the following sequence.
    1. Return all retaining clips back to the cushion side shield before attaching to the seat.
    2. Align the cushion side shield clips to the seat and push in, seating the clips.
    3. Install the screw at the back of the cushion side shield.
    4. Install the screw at the side of the cushion side shield.
    5. Install the screw at the front of the cushion side shield.
  9. Install the manual lumbar handle in the following sequence, if equipped.
    1. Install the clip onto the manual lumbar handle.
    2. Align the splines of the manual lumbar handle to the manual lumbar shaft.
    3. Push the manual lumbar handle onto the manual lumbar shaft, seating the clip.
  10. Install the inboard recliner upper cover.
    1. Align the inboard recliner upper cover pocket to the recliner bracket.
    2. Pivot the top of the inboard recliner upper cover forward and attach the pocket to the bracket.
    3. Push in at the front and seat the clip.
  11. Install the inboard recliner lower cover.
    1. Align the inboard recliner lower cover to the inner cover and push in, seating the rear clips.
    2. Install the screw at the side of the inboard recliner lower cover.
    3. Install the screw at the back of the inboard recliner lower cover.
  12. Install the front passenger seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .