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Seat Backrest - Front: Assembly

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.
NOTE: Make sure the side air bag module wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the mounting bracket. Damage to the wire harness may occur.
  1. If equipped, install the lumbar assembly.
    • Install the lumbar assembly to the backrest frame wires.
    • Install the lumbar adjuster and 2 screws.
  2. Install the side air bag module and 2 nuts to the backrest frame mounting bracket.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  3. Attach the 2 side air bag module wiring harness retainers to the seat backrest frame.
    Fig 1: Locating Air Bag Module Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06099685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the backrest foam pad to the backrest frame.
  5. Install the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST COVER - FRONT .
  6. Install the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT .
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