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Seat Backrest - Front: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    Vehicles with power lumbar 

  1. Slide the lumbar support bracket and lumbar assembly on lumbar seat frame until seated on the 2 clips.
    Fig 1: Installing Lumbar Assembly
    G04585997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the lumbar motor and attach the lumbar motor bracket clip.
    Fig 2: Installing Lumbar Motor
    G04585998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3. All vehicles 

  3. Attach the trim cover to the backrest foam pad.
  4. Align the backrest foam pad and trim cover to the backrest frame.
  5. Install the head restraint sleeves.
    Fig 3: Installing Head Restraint Sleeves
    G04585999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. Police vehicles 

  6. Install the head restraint locking clip onto the head restraint sleeve.
    Fig 4: Installing Head Restraint Locking Clip Onto Head Restraint Sleeve
    G04586000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. Vehicles with seat side air bags 

  7. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
    8. WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module 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: 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.
    WARNING: Before installing the side air bag module into the deployment chute, check it for damage and foreign objects. If the air bag module is damaged, install a new 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: 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.
    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, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit.
    WARNING: If the air bag deployment chute is not correctly positioned, the side air bag may not deploy correctly.
    NOTE: The alignment pin will only allow the side air bag module to be installed to the seat backrest mounting bracket one way.
  8. Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute.
    • Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute with the alignment pin offset to the top and the electrical connector to the bottom of the seat backrest. This will position the alignment pin correctly when the side air bag module and deployment chute are mounted to the backrest frame mounting bracket.
    • The side air bag module mounting studs and alignment pin must come through the deployment chute stud openings.
      Fig 5: Positioning Side Air Bag Module Into Deployment Chute
      G04586001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute and the seat backrest frame mounting bracket for any foreign objects before installing the side air bag module/deployment chute assembly. 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: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired; they are to be installed new. Cleaning is permissible.
  9. Install the side air bag module onto the front seat backrest frame mounting bracket. Install the nuts.
    • The deployment chute should not have any wrinkles or folds where it contacts the seat back frame mounting bracket.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  10. Reposition the backrest foam pad and trim cover to the backrest frame.

    11. All vehicles 

  11. Install the head restraint.
    Fig 6: Locating Head Restraint Sleeve Tab
    G04586002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT .
  13. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in the General Procedures.
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