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Lumbar Assembly - Power: Installation

  1. Install the power lumbar in the following sequence.
    1. Squeeze the power lumbar retaining clip together and engage it into the backrest frame.
      • Repeat for the power lumbar retaining clip on the other side.
    2. Connect the power lumbar motor electrical connector.
  2. Roll the backrest trim cover down and install the 3 first row hog rings.
    Fig 1: Location of First Row Hog Rings
    G08048115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Roll the backrest trim cover all the way down and engage the lower J-clips.
    • Make sure the side air bag module wire harness is routed out from the outboard side of the backrest before engaging the lower J-clips.
    • Make sure the backrest feed wire harness is routed out from the inboard side of the backrest before engaging the lower J-clips.
  4. Attach the cushion side shield in the following sequence.
    1. Return all retaining clips back to the cushion side shield before attaching to the seat.
    2. Align the 4 cushion side shield clips to the seat and push in seating the clips.
    3. Install the screw at the front of the cushion side shield.
    4. Install the screw at the rear of the cushion side shield.
    5. Install the scrivet at the rear of the cushion side shield.
  5. Install the recliner cover in the following sequence.
    1. Return the barrel nut back to the seat before attaching to the seat.
    2. Slide the recliner cover post into the barrel nut on the seat.
    3. Install the screw at the rear of the recliner cover.
    4. Install the scrivet at the rear of the recliner cover.
  6. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT  .