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Seat Backrest - Front: Assembly

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    Passenger seat 

  1. Position the backrest latch with cable and install the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  2. Attach the backrest latch cable pin-type retainer at the lower left corner.

    3. Seats with manual lumbar 

  3. Attach the lumbar basket to the backrest frame at the bottom and top.
  4. Position the lumbar adjuster and install the 2 screws.

    5. Passenger seat and driver seat with manual lumbar 

  5. Wrap the 3 tie straps around the backrest latch cable and lumbar cable at the top and sides of the seat backrest frame.

    6. Seats with a side air bag module 

    WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module and the seat back frame for any foreign objects before installing the side air bag module. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: Before installing the side air bag module, check it for damage and foreign objects. If the air bag module is damaged, replace it. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: If the air bag cover has separated or the air bag material has been exposed, install a new side air bag module. Do not attempt to repair the air bag module. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    CAUTION: Make sure the side air bag module wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the backrest frame.
  6. Position the side air bag module studs through the backrest frame and install the nuts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Installing Air Bag Module Studs Through Backrest Frame & Tightening Nuts
      G03988954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Route the side air bag module harness down the side of the backrest frame and install the pin-type retainers.

    8. All seats 

  8. Position the backrest foam pad to the backrest frame.
    9. NOTE: Vehicles with manual lumbar adjust shown.
    Fig 2: Installing Hog Rings Attaching Lumbar Basket
    G03988901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the hog rings attaching the lumbar basket (if equipped) or backrest support (if equipped) and backrest foam pad to the backrest frame.
  10. Position the backrest trim cover to the backrest foam pad and frame.
  11. Roll the backrest trim cover down, attaching the hook and loop strips at the front and install the hog rings at the back.
    Fig 3: Locating Hog Ring/Loop Strips
    G03988889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the third row of hog rings in front and attach the hook and loop strips.

    13. Seats with a side air bag module 

  13. Roll down the backrest trim cover to the side air bag module.
    14. WARNING: Check the side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, the seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed new as a unit.
    WARNING: Inspect the side air bag deployment chute and the side air bag cavity in the seat back pad for any foreign objects. If any foreign objects are found remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
    Fig 4: Inspecting Side Air Bag Deployment Chute And Side Air Bag Cavity
    G03903898Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Feed the side air bag module backrest trim cover chute and J-clip retainer back through the side air bag module backrest foam pad opening.
  15. Install the side air bag module backrest trim cover chute and J-clips around the side air bag module and backrest frame. Attach the chute J-clips.
    Fig 5: Identifying Side Air Bag Module Backrest Trim Cover
    G03903897Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    16. All seats 

  16. Attach the J-clips at the back of the backrest trim cover.
    Fig 6: Locating J-Clips At Back Of Backrest Trim Cover
    G03988886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Attach the hook and loop strips, roll the backrest trim cover down and install the second row of hog rings in the front.
    Fig 7: Attaching Hook And Loop Strips
    G03988961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Attach the hook and loop strips, roll the backrest trim cover down and install the first row of hog rings in the front.
    Fig 8: Attaching The Hook And Loop Strips, Roll The Backrest Trim Cover Down
    G03988947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    19. Passenger seat 

  19. Pull the backrest latch fold-flat release strap through the backrest trim cover bezel opening.

    20. All seats 

  20. Attach the backrest trim cover lower J-clip.

    21. Seats with manual lumbar 

  21. Position the clip on the lumbar adjust handle and push it on the lumbar adjuster.

    22. All seats 

    NOTE: The head restraint guides are not interchangeable.
  22. Install the head restraint guides.
  23. Install the head restraint.
  24. Install the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT .
  25. Install the seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .
  26. Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time.  For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

    27. Passenger seat 

    WARNING: Do not separate components.
    CAUTION: It is necessary to rezero the OCS system when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover is installed or an OCS service kit is installed. A diagnostic tool is used to trigger the active command to carry out rezeroing of the OCS system.
    CAUTION: Make sure the seat is completely assembled before rezeroing.
    CAUTION: The following precautions must be taken before rezeroing the OCS system.
    • Make sure the OCS system components are connected and no faults are present.
    • Make sure the OCS system is not at a temperature below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F) when initiating the rezeroing process. If the vehicle has been exposed to extreme cold or hot temperatures, the vehicle must be exposed and kept at a temperature within the limits, 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) for a minimum of 30 minutes.
    • Make sure nothing is present on the passenger seat before rezeroing and nothing is placed on the seat during the rezeroing process.
    • Make sure a minimum 8-second time period has passed after cycling the ignition switch ON before the rezeroing process.
    NOTE: For best results in rezeroing, the OCS system should be at or near room temperature, 10°C to 29°C (50°F to 85°F).
    NOTE: If the first attempt to rezero the OCS system is unsuccessful, a second attempt must be made.
  27. Rezero the occupant classification sensor.
    • With the front passenger seat empty, use a diagnostic tool to trigger the active command and rezero the OCS.
    28. NOTE: The ignition switch must be cycled after rezeroing the OCS system.
  28. Cycle the ignition switch from ON to OFF.

    29. All seats 

  29. Prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS) as follows:

    Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the key back to ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault is present, the air bag indicator will:

    • fail to light.
    • remain lit continuously.
    • flash.

    The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required for the restraints control module (RCM) to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.

    Clear all continuous DTCs from the restraints control module using a diagnostic tool.

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