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Seat Backrest - Front, Bucket Seat: Assembly

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  1. To install individual parts, only carry out the listed steps as identified in the following table.
    SEAT BACKREST COMPONENTS - INSTALLATION STEPS

    Part Steps
    Backrest Assembly 19-21, 23-26, 28-31 and 33
    Backrest Cover 10-15, 17, 18, 32 and 33
    Lumbar Assembly - Manual 6, 18, 22, 23, 26, 28-30 and 33
    Lumbar Assembly - Power 4, 5 and 18
    Lumbar Assembly - Static 7 and 18
    Seat Backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED) 16-18
    Seat Control Switch 27 and 28
    Seat Recliner Motor 3, 16-18 and 33
  2. If equipped, install the backrest wire harness.
  3. NOTE: Do not rotate the inboard and outboard recliners separately from each other. Doing so causes the recliners to become out of synchronization.

    If equipped, install the power recliner motor in the following sequence.

    1. Connect the power recliner motor.
    2. Slide the long recliner shaft into the power recliner motor and recliner.
      • Once the shaft is through the motor, it may be necessary to use a remote power supply to turn the motor so the shaft aligns to the recliner hole.
    3. Slide the sleeve and short recliner shaft onto the long recliner shaft.
    4. Slide the short recliner shaft into the recliner on that side.
    5. Position the recliner motor and install the bolt.
      • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    6. Install the E-clip on the recliner shaft, near the recliner motor.
  4. If necessary, position the TED duct between the power lumbar and the cable.
    Fig 1: Locating TED Duct Between Power Lumbar And Cable
    G06255706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Engage the power lumbar assembly retaining clips to the backrest frame and connect the power lumbar motor.
    • If necessary, connect the TED electrical connector and attach the pin-type retainer to the backrest frame then install the tie strap retainer around the TED duct and wire harness.
    • For passenger seat, install the foam pad onto the lumbar motor.
      Fig 2: Locating TED Electrical Connector And Backrest Frame Pin-Type Retainer
      G06255705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If equipped, position and attach the manual lumbar retaining clips and the cable retainer.
  7. If equipped, install the static lumbar in the following sequence.
    1. Position the static lumbar to the backrest frame and install the retainers at the bottom.
    2. Position the static lumbar in front of the backrest frame wire and install 2 new retainers.
      • After installation, make sure the retainers are holding the static lumbar tightly against the backrest frame wire or squeaks can occur.
        Fig 3: Locating Static Lumbar
        G07485938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. If equipped, position the damper and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).
  9. Position the backrest frame assembly into the backrest foam pad.
  10. Position the backrest cover onto the backrest foam pad.
  11. WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad for any foreign material. 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 increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    WARNING: Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. 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.
    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.
    NOTE: The side air bag modules are keyed left and right. If the side air bag module does not align to the backrest frame holes, the wrong side air bag module is being installed.

    Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute.

    • Position the 2 side air bag module studs through the deployment chute holes.
      Fig 4: Identifying Side Air Bag Module Studs
      G07485939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
  13. Position the 2 side air bag module studs through the backrest frame and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  14. Route and attach the side air bag module wire harness retainers to the backrest frame.
  15. Attach the backrest cover to the backrest foam pad.
    1. Attach the backrest cover plastic strips to the backrest foam pad clips.
    2. Install the 2 hog rings at the bottom of the backrest cover to the backrest foam pad.
  16. If equipped, install the backrest TED.
    1. Position the TED between the power lumbar and cable.
    2. Engage the backrest TED to the backrest foam pad wire.
      • Tie strap the TED to the wire in the backrest foam pad.
    3. Engage the TED upper retainers to the backrest frame wire.
    4. Connect the electrical connector and attach the pin-type retainer to the backrest frame.
    5. Install the tie strap retainer around the duct, wire harness and backrest frame.
  17. From the rear of the backrest, attach the backrest cover J-clip to the backrest frame wire.
  18. Attach the backrest cover lower and side J-clips.
  19. Position the backrest assembly to the cushion/seat track and if equipped, route the lumbar cable between the backrest and cushion.
  20. Install the 4 recliner-to-seat track bolts by hand, then tighten in the following sequence.
    1. Tighten the rear outboard bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    2. Tighten the rear inboard bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    3. Tighten the front inboard bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    4. Tighten the front outboard bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  21. If equipped, from under the seat, route the wire harness(es) and connect the electrical connectors.
    • Connect the side air bag electrical connector, engage the locking clip and attach the wire harness retainers.
    • Connect the backrest feed electrical connector and attach the wire harness retainers.
  22. If installing a new manual lumbar assembly, align the adjuster mechanism to the seat track and install 2 rivets.
  23. If equipped, attach the manual lumbar cable to the adjuster.
  24. At the outboard side, wrap and attach the cushion cover flap.
  25. At the inboard side, wrap and attach the cushion cover flap and install the pin-type retainer.
  26. Install the cushion side shield.
    1. Align and engage the clip to the seat track wire.
    2. Install the 3 screws.
    3. Install the scrivet at the rear.
  27. Install the seat control switch into the cushion side shield insert.
  28. Install the cushion side shield insert.
    • If equipped, connect the seat control switch electrical connector.
  29. If equipped, install the retaining clip and the lumbar handle.
  30. If equipped, install the retaining clip and recline handle.
  31. From under the rear of the seat track, attach the cushion cover rear J-clip.
  32. Install the 2 head restraint guide sleeves. For additional information, refer to HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE SLEEVE .
  33. Install the seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT, BUCKET SEAT .
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