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Seat Backrest - Front, Without Fold Flat: Installation

  1. Position the backrest assembly to the seat track and start the 4 recliner-to-seat track bolts by hand.
  2. Tighten the 4 recliner-to-seat track bolts in the sequence shown.
    1. Tighten the rear outboard bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    2. Tighten the rear inboard bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    3. Tighten the front inboard bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    4. Tighten the front outboard bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Identifying Recliner-To-Seat Track Bolts In Sequence
      G06063381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the backrest electrical feed electrical connector. Route and attach the electrical connector and wire harness pin-type retainers to the seat.
    Fig 2: Locating Backrest Electrical Feed Electrical Connector And Wire Harness Retainers
    G06063380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector and slide the locking clip back. Route and attach the electrical connector and wire harness pin-type retainers to the seat.
    Fig 3: Locating Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector And Wire Harness Retainers
    G06063845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, install the manual lumbar cable in the following sequence.
    1. Position the manual lumbar cable into the adjuster.
    2. Position the manual lumbar cable cover into the adjuster.
    3. Install the manual lumbar cable retainer.
    4. Position the cushion trim cover flap back around the side of the seat, attach all the outboard cushion trim cover J-clips and install the pin-type retainer.
  6. Connect the seat control switch and attach the wire harness pin-type retainer to the cushion frame.
  7. 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 4 cushion side shield clips to the seat and push in seating the clips.
    3. Install the screw at the front of the cushion side shield.
    4. Install the screw at the rear of the cushion side shield.
    5. Install the scrivet at the rear of the cushion side shield.
  8. If equipped, install the manual lumbar handle in the following sequence.
    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.
  9. Install the recliner cover in the following sequence.
    1. Return the barrel nut back to the seat before attaching to the seat.
    2. Slide the recliner cover post into the barrel nut on the seat.
    3. Install the screw at the rear of the recliner cover.
    4. Install the scrivet at the rear of the recliner cover.
  10. Install the driver seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .
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