Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent: Installation

Position the backrest frame and hand start all bolts.
Install the backrest frame bolts in the following sequence.
1. Install the LH lower recliner-to-backrest frame bolt.
  - Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
2. Install the LH 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).
4. Install the RH lower recliner-to-backrest frame bolt.
  - Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
5. Install the RH upper recliner-to-backrest frame bolt.
  - Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Frame Bolts In Sequence
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position and install the outboard pivot cover.
Reposition the backrest trim cover and attach the 4 backrest trim cover inside J-clips to the hard back panel.
Attach the 2 backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
Position the safety belt buckle and the safety belt anchor assembly to the RH recliner and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Reposition the cushion foam pad and cushion trim cover to the cushion frame.
Insert the cushion trim cover LH retainer back between the riser and the cushion frame and attach it to the wire.

Fig 2: Locating Cushion Trim Cover LH Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
From under the seat, attach the cushion trim cover J-clip at the RH side of the cushion frame and the hook-and-loop strip.
From under the seat, attach 2 sets of cushion trim cover J-clips.
- Make sure the lower anchor and tether for children wires at the rear of the cushion frame are positioned through the cushion trim cover and accessible for use after assembly.
Install the 60 percent seat into the vehicle. For additional information, refer to SEAT - SECOND ROW .