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Seat Cushion - Front: Assembly

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    Passenger seat with OCS 

  1. To assemble a passenger seat cushion equipped with an OCS system, install the OCS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

    2. All seats 

  2. Install the seat cushion support to the cushion frame.
    • If equipped, install the 6 springs.
  3. Install the seat cushion trim cover to the foam pad.
  4. Position the mat over the cushion frame and install the 2 pushpins.
  5. Install the cushion frame.

    6. Seat with an armrest 

  6. Install the armrest bracket and 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  7. Install the armrest cover trim.
  8. Install the armrest.
  9. Install the armrest pin.
  10. Install the armrest pin retaining clip.
  11. Install the 2 armrest pin covers.

    12. Heated seats 

  12. Slide the heated seat module on the bracket until fully seated into the bracket.
  13. Connect the heated seat module electrical connector.
  14. Connect the cushion heater mat electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Connecting Cushion Heater Mat Electrical Connector
    G04586010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    15. All seats 

  15. Fasten the cushion trim cover retainers.
    1. Install the pin-type retainer.
    2. Fasten the J-clips.
      Fig 2: Installing Pin-Type Retainer
      G04586011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    16. Seat with power lumbar 

  16. Connect the power lumbar electrical connector.
  17. Install the power lumbar switch bezel.

    18. All seats 

  18. Install the seat track. For additional information, refer to SEAT TRACK .
  19. Install the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT .

    20. Driver seat receiving a new steel cushion support only 

  20. Install the cushion support to the 4 locating holes in the cushion frame.
    Fig 3: Installing Cushion Support
    G04586012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. CAUTION: When installing the cushion support springs, face the open end of the springs downward to avoid seat cushion damage.
  21. Install the 6 cushion support springs.
    • Install the 3 RH side cushion support springs.
    • Using locking pliers or an appropriate tool, install the 3 LH side cushion support springs.
      Fig 4: Installing Cushion Support Springs
      G04586013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the shield (mesh) over the seat cushion support.
    Fig 5: Installing Shield (Mesh) Over Seat Cushion Support
    G04586014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Position the safety belt buckle to the stud and install the safety belt buckle nut.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  24. Position the cushion foam pad and trim cover to the cushion frame and fasten the J-clips.
  25. Install the power lumbar switch.
    • Connect the electrical connector.

    26. All seats 

  26. Install the seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - FRONT .
  27. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in the General Procedures.
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