Seat Backrest Cover - Front, With Fold Flat: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the backrest trim cover to the backrest foam pad.
- Install the 2 head restraint guides through the backrest trim cover and into the backrest frame.
- Position the hard back panel and install the pin-type retainers.
- Roll the backrest trim cover down and install hog rings attaching the backrest trim cover to the backrest foam pad in front 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.
- Attach the hook-and-loop strips at the bottom of the backrest trim cover.
- Attach the inner and outer backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
- Install the head restraint.
- Connect the side air bag module electrical connector, then slide and engage the side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
- 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.
- Align the bolt hole and install the side air bag bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the side air bag bolt cover.
- Position the backrest assembly and install the 4 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Route the side air bag wire harness down the side of the seat and through the cushion frame hole.
- Route and attach the side air bag wire harness.
- 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.
- Attach the first cushion trim cover J-clip to the rear of the cushion frame.
- Attach the hook-and-loop strip and fasten the cushion trim cover around the safety belt buckle.
- 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.
- Install the RH recliner outboard cover, retainer and retainer cover.
- Route the side air bag wire harness to the RH recliner outboard cover.
- Install the cushion side shield.
- Position the cushion side shield and engage the side and rear retainers.
- Attach the side air bag wire harness pin-type retainers to the cushion side shield.
- Position the cushion side shield and engage the side and rear retainers.
- Put the spring clip on the manual recliner handle. Align it to the recliner and push in, seating the spring clip.
- Install the front seat and repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front .
- Carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test. For additional information, refer to the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
NOTE:
The head restraint guides are not interchangeable.
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.