Seat Backrest - Rear, 60 Percent: Assembly

Position the armrest side covers, slide down and install the screws.
Position the latch, install the 2 bolts and engage the cable retainers.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
NOTE: This step is only necessary if replacing a backrest heater mat or backrest foam pad equipped with heated rear seats.

Install the backrest heater mat onto a the backrest foam pad.
1. Route the backrest heater mat pigtail and electrical connector through the backrest foam pad to the other side.
2. Position the backrest heater mat onto the backrest foam pad so the opening aligns to the clips in the backrest foam pad.
  - Tuck the backrest heater mat into the backrest foam pad trench.
3. Make sure the backrest heater mat stays in place, remove the paper strips from under the backrest heater mat and adhere to the backrest foam pad, laying it flat with no wrinkles.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Route the heater mat wire harness in the foam pad trench.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Position the backrest cover to the backrest foam pad. Attach the wires to the clips and the hook-and-loop strips.
- Route the heated seat mat wire harness and connector through the backrest cover (if equipped).
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Position the backrest frame into the foam pad.
- Route the latch release strap through the backrest cover.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Install the 2 pin-type retainers at the armrest pocket.
Position the armrest with bracket to the backrest frame and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Attach the backrest cover hook-and-loop strips and engage the retainers on each side.
Engage the backrest cover J-clips and hook-and-loop strips at the bottom.
- Attach the heater mat electrical connector (if equipped).
Install the 4 head restraint guide sleeves. For additional information, refer to Head Restraint Guide Sleeve -- Front in this information.
Install the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest -- Rear in this information.