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Seat Backrest - Front: Assembly

Vehicles with power lumbar 

  1. Slide the lumbar support bracket and lumbar assembly on lumbar seat frame until seated on the 2 clips.
    2. Fig 1: Lumbar Support Bracket Clips
    GF0013113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the lumbar motor and attach the lumbar motor bracket clip.
    3. Fig 2: Lumbar Motor Bracket Clip
    GF0013111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with seat side air bags 

  3. Position the backrest trim cover to the backrest foam pad.
    1. With the backrest trim cover inside out, feed the side air bag module deployment chute through the backrest foam pad opening.
    2. Make sure the deflector flap is positioned as shown in illustration.
    4. Fig 3: Air Bag Module Deployment Chute & Deflector Flap
    GF0013131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  4. Position the backrest trim cover around the backrest foam pad and attach the hook-and-loop strips.
    • If equipped with a seat side air bag, make sure the deflector flap is positioned between the backrest trim cover and the backrest foam pad.
  5. Align the backrest foam pad and trim cover to the backrest frame.
  6. Install the head restraint sleeves.
    7. Fig 4: Head Restraint Sleeves
    GF0013132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If police vehicle, install the head restraint locking clip onto the head restraint sleeve.
    8. Fig 5: Head Restraint Locking Clip
    GF0013126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with seat side air bags 

  8. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
    9. WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
    • Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
    • Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
    • Install new parts if damaged.

    Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

    WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material before installing the seat side air bag module. If any damage is found, install new components. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    WARNING: Check the seat 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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    WARNING: If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned and closed, the seat side air bag module may not deploy correctly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    NOTE: The alignment pin will only allow the side air bag module to be installed to the seat backrest mounting bracket one way.
  9. 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.
    10. Fig 6: Side Air Bag Module Mounting Studs
    GF0013133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
    • Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
    • Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
    • Install new parts if damaged.

    Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

    WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
  10. 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).
  11. Reposition the backrest foam pad and trim cover to the backrest frame.
    12. NOTE: The backrest frame and side air bag module have been removed from view for clarity.
  12. Make sure the deflector flap lays flat between the backrest trim cover and backrest foam pad.
    13. Fig 7: Backrest Foam Pad & Trim Cover
    GF0013134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  13. Install the head restraint.
    14. Fig 8: Head Restraint Release Button
    GF0013127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front .
  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 article.
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