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Seat Backrest Cover - Front, With Fold Flat: Installation

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  1. Position the backrest trim cover to the backrest foam pad.
  2. Position the hard back panel and install the pin-type retainers.
  3. Roll the backrest trim cover down and install hog rings attaching the backrest trim cover to the backrest foam pad in front (if equipped) and the backrest frame wire in the rear.
    • Feed the side air bag wire harness through the side of the backrest trim cover.
    • If equipped with heat, feed the wire harness through the side of the backrest trim cover.
  4. Attach the hook-and-loop strips at the bottom of the backrest trim cover.
  5. Engage the backrest cover lower J-strips.
  6. Install 2 new head restraint guide sleeves. For additional information, refer to HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE SLEEVE .
  7. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector, then slide and engage the side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
    WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material before installing the seat side air bag module. If any damage is found, install new components. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
  8. Install the side air bag module to the mounting bracket on the backrest frame.
    • Position the side air bag module locator hook in the side air bag bracket.
  9. Align the bolt hole and install the side air bag bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  10. Install the side air bag bolt cover.
  11. Position the backrest assembly and install the 4 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  12. Route the side air bag wire harness down the side of the seat and through the cushion frame hole.
    Fig 1: Locating Side Air Bag Wire Harness From Seat Track
    G06259488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Route and attach the side air bag wire harness.
    Fig 2: Locating Side Air Bag Wire Harness
    G06259489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the heated seat and side air bag electrical connectors.
    • If equipped, connect the heated seat electrical connector, route the wire harness and attach any pin-type retainers.
    • Connect the side air bag module electrical connector, then slide and engage the side air bag electrical connector locking clip. Route the wire harness and attach any pin-type retainers.
    Fig 3: Locating Electrical Connectors
    G06259490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Attach the first cushion trim cover J-clip to the rear of the cushion frame.
  16. Attach the hook-and-loop strip and fasten the cushion trim cover around the safety belt buckle.
    Fig 4: Locating Cushion Trim Cover Retainer
    G06259491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the LH recliner outboard cover and retainer to the recliner.
    • If equipped, route the heated seat wire harness to the LH recliner outboard cover.
    Fig 5: Locating Heated Seats And Heated Seat Wire Harness
    G06259492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the RH recliner outboard cover, retainer and retainer cover.
    • Route the side air bag wire harness to the RH recliner outboard cover.
    Fig 6: Locating Side Air Bag Wire Harness
    G06259493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install a new cushion side shield (includes new retainers attached).
    • Attach the side air bag wire harness pin-type retainers to the cushion side shield.
  20. Put the spring clip on the manual recliner handle. Align it to the recliner and push in, seating the spring clip.
  21. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .
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