Seat Cushion Thermo-Electric Device: Installation

All seats 

1. Install the cushion TED in the following sequence.
   1. Engage the TED bracket to the cushion support wires.
   2. Position the TED and engage the cushion support wires.
   3. Install the screw.
   4. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Position the cushion trim cover and cushion foam pad back to the seat. Attach the cushion trim cover front and outboard side J-clip retainers and install the pin-type retainer.
3. Attach the cushion trim cover to the back of the recliner at the outboard side.
4. Install the cushion side shield in the following sequence.
   1. Return all retaining clips back to the cushion side shield before installing the shield.
   2. Engage the hook retainer behind the cushion frame.
   3. Align and engage the 3 retainers.
   4. Install the screw at the front.
   5. Install the scrivet at the back.
5. From the front of the seat, connect the seat control switch electrical connectors and engage the wire harness retainer.
   Fig 1: Locating Wire Harness Retainer And Seat Control Switch Electrical Connectors

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
6. Position the seat.
   • Position the driver seat all the way forward and down.
   • Position the passenger seat all the way forward and up.
7. Install the safety belt anchor bolt.
   • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   • For passenger seat, connect the BTS electrical connector.
8. Install the cushion side shield cover.
9. Attach the carpet flap toe-kick in the following sequence.
   1. Attach the J-clip to the cushion frame.
   2. Install the carpet flap toe-kick pin-type retainers into the cushion side shield and recliner cover.

   Passenger seat 

10. If a passenger seat was serviced, carry out the Occupant Classification System (OCS) System Reset. For additional information, refer to the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.