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Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent: Installation

  1. Position the backrest frame and hand start all bolts.
  2. Install the backrest frame bolts in the following sequence.
    1. Install the lower recliner-to-backrest frame bolt.
      • Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    2. Install the upper recliner-to-backrest frame bolt.
      • Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    3. Install the pivot bolt.
      • Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
        Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Frame Bolts In Sequence
        G06063536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If equipped, connect the heater mat electrical connector.
  4. Reposition the backrest trim cover over the 2 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
  5. Attach the outer pivot cover on the inboard side of the seat.
  6. Attach the 2 backrest trim cover inside J-clips to the hard back panel.
  7. Attach the backrest trim cover lower J-clips.