Seat - Rear, 40 Percent: Installation

Check for recliner synchronization 

1. The recliner arm on the outboard recliner must be aligned to the stamped index mark as shown in illustration.
   Fig 1: Locating Stamped Index Mark On Outboard Recliner Arm

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2. The recliner arm on the inboard recliner must be aligned to the stamped index mark as shown in illustration.
   Fig 2: Locating Stamped Index Mark On Inboard Recliner Arm

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. Make sure that the outboard and inboard recliners are aligned to the stamped index marks. This synchronizes the outboard and inboard recliners.
   • If the outboard and inboard recliner arms align to the stamped index mark on the recliners, the 40 percent seat can be installed. If the recliners are moved from this position or the recliner handle is actuated before the seat is secured in the vehicle, the recliners must be synchronized again.
   • If the outboard and inboard recliner arms do not align to the stamped index mark on the recliners, carry out the recliner synchronization steps.

   Recliner synchronization 

   WARNING: Follow all seat recliner synchronization steps exactly as indicated. Always verify correct seat recliner alignment. Any misalignment may adversely affect seat back and seat retractor performance in a crash. Failure to follow these steps may result in serious personal injury to the vehicle occupant(s).
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   Using the recliner lever, release the recliners allowing the backrest assembly anchor brackets to pivot upward.

   Fig 3: Locating Recliner Lever And Backrest Assembly

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5. NOTE: The outboard recliner (side with the recliner handle) must be pushed downward and latched in place first for correct synchronization to occur.

   Synchronize the outboard and inboard recliners.

   1. Push downward on the outboard (side with the recliner handle) backrest assembly anchor bracket until an audible click is heard and the outboard recliner is latched in place.
   2. NOTE: It is possible that the inboard recliner may have latched in place when the outboard recliner was latched in place. Therefore, no audible click will be heard on the inboard side and the recliner will already be latched in place.

      Push downward on the inboard backrest assembly anchor bracket until an audible click is heard and the inboard recliner is latched in place.

      Fig 4: Pushing Downward On Outboard Backrest Assembly Anchor Bracket

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6. The recliner arm on the outboard recliner must be aligned to the stamped index mark as shown in illustration.
   • If the outboard recliner arm does not align to the stamped index mark on the recliner, repeat the recliner synchronization steps.
     Fig 5: Locating Stamped Index Mark On Outboard Recliner Arm

     Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
7. The recliner arm on the inboard recliner must be aligned to the stamped index mark as shown in illustration.
   • If the inboard recliner arm does not align to the stamped index mark on the recliner, repeat the recliner synchronization steps.
     Fig 6: Locating Stamped Index Mark On Inboard Recliner Arm

     Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
8. If the outboard and inboard recliner arms align to the stamped index mark on the recliners, proceed to the seat installation steps. If the outboard and inboard recliner arms do not align to the stamped index mark on the recliners or the recliner handle is actuated, repeat the recliner synchronization steps.

   Seat installation 

   WARNING: Always keep the seat back in the upright position while installing the seat and when tightening all retainers to specification. Always verify correct seat recliner alignment. Correct seat recliner alignment is critical for correct seat and safety belt retractor operation in a crash. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury to the vehicle occupant(s).
9. Install the 40 percent seat in the vehicle with the seat backrest in the upright position and the recliners aligned to the stamped index mark.
   Fig 7: Locating 40 Percent Seat In Vehicle With Seat Backrest In Upright Position

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10. Install the seat fasteners and tighten in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
      • The outboard and inboard recliner arms must be aligned to the stamped index mark on the recliners and remain there until the seat-to-floor fasteners are tightened to specification in the sequence shown in illustration. If the outboard and inboard recliner arms do not align to the stamped index mark on the recliners or the recliner handle is actuated before the seat-to-floor fasteners are tightened to specification in the sequence shown, remove the seat and carry out the recliner synchronization steps.
        Fig 8: Identifying Seat Fasteners Tightening Sequence

        Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
11. If equipped, connect the heated seat and power-fold actuator electrical connector(s).
12. Install the 40 percent seat outboard bolt cover.
13. Install the 40 percent seat kneeling assembly rubber stud cap (if equipped).
14. Install the 60 percent and 40 percent seat inboard nut covers (if equipped).
15. The recliner arm on the outboard recliner must be aligned to the stamped index mark as shown in illustration.
    Fig 9: Locating Stamped Index Mark On Outboard Recliner Arm

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
16. The recliner arm on the inboard recliner must be aligned to the stamped index mark as shown in illustration.
    Fig 10: Locating Stamped Index Mark On Inboard Recliner Arm

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
17. Make sure that the 40 percent seat outboard and inboard recliners are aligned to the stamped index marks and still synchronized. If the outboard and inboard recliner arms do not align to the stamped index mark on the recliners or the recliner handle is actuated, remove the 40 percent seat and carry out the recliner synchronization steps.