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Front Seat Backrest - SVT: Assembly

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  1. Install the side air bag module. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM or AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
    2. WARNING: Make sure the backrest pad is correctly placed around the side air bag module. Failure to follow this warning could impair air bag deployment and may result in personal injury.
    Fig 1: Installing Backrest Pad
    G01607268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the backrest pad.
    3. NOTE: If a new backrest pad is being installed, the pad must be cut to allow installation of the release lever mechanism.
    Fig 2: Fitting Backrest Pad To Top Inner Edge Of The Trim Panel
    G01607269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the release lever trim panel as a template, cut the backrest pad to fit around the top inner edge of the trim panel.
    4. NOTE: If a new backrest pad is to be installed, a hole must be drilled in the pad to allow installation of the wiring harness.
    Fig 3: Installing Heater Mat
    G01607270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the heater mat.
  5. If installing a new backrest cover, install the tensioning rods into the backrest cover.
  6. Attach the backrest cover to the underside of the top of the seat frame.
    1. Position the seat cover on to the seat frame.
    2. Attach the plastic retaining strip.
    Fig 4: Attaching Backrest Cover To Underside Of Top Of Seat Frame
    G01607271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. WARNING: Do not attempt to install the plastic retaining strips in any other way than that detailed. Failure to follow this warning could impair the air bag deployment and may result in personal injury.
    Fig 5: Attaching Side Air Bag Deployment Sleeve To Backrest Frame
    G01607272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Attach the side air bag deployment sleeve to the backrest frame.
    • Slide together the plastic retaining strips.
    8. WARNING: Do not reuse the plastic retaining rivet. Always use the new rivet from the service kit. Failure to follow this warning could impair the air bag deployment and may result in personal injury.
    Fig 6: Installing Side Air Bag Module Deployment Sleeve Retainer
    G01607273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the side air bag module deployment sleeve retainer.
  9. Use hog ring pliers to close the hog rings. Do not use any other tool. The hog rings must be closed to overlap as illustrated.
    Fig 7: Identifying Correct Method Of Closing Hog Ring
    G01607274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Attach the backrest cover to the spring frame.
    • Install the hog rings.
    Fig 8: Attaching Backrest Cover To Spring Frame
    G01607275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Roll the backrest cover down the backrest to the upper end of the spring frame.
  12. Attach the upper ends of the tensioning rods to the backrest.
    Fig 9: Attaching Upper Ends Of Tensioning Rods To Backrest
    G01607276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Roll the backrest cover down the backrest to the lower end of the spring frame.
  14. Attach the lower ends of the tensioning rods to the backrest.
    Fig 10: Attaching Lower Ends Of Tensioning Rods To Backrest
    G01607277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Roll the backrest cover down the backrest.
  16. Install the backrest release lever trim panel.
    Fig 11: Installing Backrest Release Lever Trim Panel
    G01607278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Attach the release lever outer cables to the release lever housing.
    Fig 12: Attaching Release Lever Outer Cables To Release Lever Housing
    G01607279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the backrest release lever housing.
    Fig 13: Installing Backrest Release Lever Housing
    G01607280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Attach the backrest release lever inner cable to the release lever.
    Fig 14: Attaching Backrest Release Lever Inner Cable To Release Lever
    G01607281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Attach the backrest release lever cables to the base of the backrest.
    1. Attach the inner cables to the release catches.
    2. Attach the outer cables to the backrest frame.
    Fig 15: Attaching Backrest Release Lever Cables To Base Of Backrest
    G01607282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Attach the backrest cover to the underside of the backrest.
    • Attach the retaining strip.
    Fig 16: Attaching Backrest Cover To Underside Of Backrest
    G01607283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the backrest lumber support adjust handwheel.
  23. Install the head restraint guides.
    Fig 17: Installing Head Restraint Guides
    G01607284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the head restraint.
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