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Seat - Front: Installation

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    Side impact protection system (SIPS) 

  1. Position the SIPS and install the 6 SIPS-to-floor bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  2. Install the passenger side front and rear door scuff plate assembly.
  3. Install the driver side front and rear door scuff plate assembly.
  4. Install the center console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .

    5. All seats 

  5. Position the seat in the vehicle.

    6. Power passenger seats 

  6. Tip the seat and connect the seat electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Connecting Seat Electircal Connector
    G03988877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. Driver seats with memory 

  7. Tip the seat and connect the memory seat electrical connector.
    • Make sure the lever is all the way back and in the fully released position.
    • Align the connector uniformly and lightly push in until a subtle audible click is heard and slight resistance is felt.
    • Using the lever, pivot it toward the seat connector end, drawing the connector into its mating end.
    • Make sure the locking tab is engaged to the retainer on the lever.
      Fig 2: Connecting Memory Seat Electrical Connector
      G03988879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. All seats 

  8. Tip the seat and connect the seat electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Connecting Seat Electrical Connector
    G03988875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the seat track on the side impact protection system (SIPS) bar and install the 2 rear bolts.
    • Align the seat track rear locators into the SIPS.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  10. Install the 2 seat track-to-floor front bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  11. Install the 2 seat track front inner and outer bolt covers.

    12. Driver seat only 

  12. Position the safety belt anchor onto the stud and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

    13. Passenger seat only 

  13. Position the safety belt anchor with BTS onto the stud, install the nut and connect the electrical connector.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
    • Connect the BTS.

    14. All seats 

  14. Install the seat cushion side shield cover.
  15. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  16. Check the active restraint system.
    • Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.
    • Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.
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