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Seat Backrest - Front: Assembly

    SEATS WITH SIDE AIR BAGS 

  1. Align the holes in the side air bag module liner to the mounting holes in the backrest frame.
    Fig 1: Aligning Holes In Side Air Bag Module Liner To Mounting Holes In Backrest Frame
    G03952790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. WARNING: Before installing the side air bag module, check it for damage and foreign objects. If the air bag module is damaged, replace it. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: If the air bag cover has separated or the air bag material has been exposed, install a new side air bag module. Do not attempt to repair the air bag module. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module and the seat back frame mounting area for any foreign objects, before installing the side air bag module. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
    Fig 2: Identifying Side Air Bag Module Studs Goes Through The Holes In The Liner And Then Through Backrest Frame Holes
    G03952791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the side air bag module studs through the liner and backrest frame and install the nuts.
    • Make sure the side air bag module studs go through the holes in the liner and then through the backrest frame holes.

    3. All seats 

    WARNING: Inspect the side air bag deployment chute and the side air bag cavity in the seat back pad for any foreign objects. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    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 3: Installing Foam Pad Onto Backrest Frame
    G03952792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the foam pad onto the backrest frame.

    4. Heated seats 

    CAUTION: If installing a new backrest foam pad, the backrest heated seat element cannot be reused. A new backrest foam pad and backrest heated seat element must be used.
    Fig 4: Removing Paper Strip Near Top Of Backrest Heated Seat Element
    G03952793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the paper strip near the top of the backrest heated seat element.
    5. CAUTION: Remove the paper strips covering the adhesive before adhering the heater mat to the foam pad. Otherwise damage to the seat can occur.
    Fig 5: Identifying Backrest Heated Seat Element
    G03952794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Center and align the backrest heated seat element windows to the wire in the trench of the backrest foam pad. Adhere the top of the backrest heated seat element to the backrest foam pad.
    • Make sure the windows of the heater element align to the exposed wire in the backrest foam pad trench for trim cover installation.
    • Tuck the backrest heated seat element into the backrest foam pad trench.
    6. CAUTION: Remove the paper strip covering the adhesive before adhering the heater mat to the foam pad. Otherwise damage to the seat can occur.
    Fig 6: Removing Paper Strip At Bottom Of Backrest Heated Seat Element And Adhering It To Backrest Foam Pad
    G03952714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the paper strip at the bottom of the backrest heated seat element and adhere it to the backrest foam pad.

    7. All seats 

  7. Align the trim cover and assembly aid bag to the backrest frame and foam pad and roll it down into position.

    8. Seats with side air bags 

    WARNING: Inspect the side air bag deployment chute and the side air bag cavity in the seat back pad for any foreign objects. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    Fig 7: Positioning Inboard End Of Air Bag Deployment Chute And Clip Through Foam Pad
    G03952796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the inboard end of the air bag deployment chute and clip through the foam pad.
    9. WARNING: Check the air bag deployment chute and J-clips for damage. The air bag deployment chute and J-clips must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute or J-clips, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit.
    Fig 8: Wrapping Outboard End Of Deployment Chute Around Outboard End Of Side Air Bag Module
    G03952797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Wrap the outboard end of the deployment chute around the outboard end of the side air bag module. Slide together and attach the two side air bag module deployment chute J-clips.
    10. WARNING: Do not reuse the plastic retaining rivets. Always install new rivets. Failure to follow this warning could impair the air bag deployment and may result in personal injury.
    Fig 9: Installing Side Air Bag Module Deployment Chute Retainer
    G03952784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the side air bag module deployment chute retainer.
    • Assemble the plastic rivet into the deployment chute J-clips.

    11. All seats 

  11. Install the tensioning rods into the backrest cover if a new backrest cover is to be installed.
  12. Attach the trim cover J-clip to the back of the backrest frame.
    Fig 10: Attaching Trim Cover J-Clip To Back Of Backrest Frame
    G03952783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Attach the upper ends of the tensioning rods to the backrest.
    Fig 11: Attaching Upper Ends Of Tensioning Rods To Backrest
    G03952800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: 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 12: Identifying Proper Close Of Hog Rings
    G03952801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Position the trim cover to install the hog rings.
  15. Install the hog rings.
    • If the seat is equipped with heat, make sure the hog rings attaching the wire from the backrest foam pad and backrest trim cover are attached through the backrest heated seat element windows.
    Fig 13: Installing Hog Rings
    G03952802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Roll the trim cover and assembly aid bag down the backrest to the lower end of the spring frame.
    Fig 14: Rolling Trim Cover And Assembly Aid Bag Down Backrest To Lower End Of Spring Frame
    G03952803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Attach the lower ends of the tensioning rods to the backrest.
    Fig 15: Attaching Lower Ends Of Tensioning Rods To Backrest
    G03952780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Roll the trim cover down the backrest and attach the trim cover J-clips.
    Fig 16: Rolling Trim Cover Down Backrest And Attaching Trim Cover J-Clips
    G03952778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    19. Three-door seats 

  19. Install the backrest release lever.
    Fig 17: Installing Backrest Release Lever
    G03952777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    20. All seats 

  20. Install the head restraint guides.
    Fig 18: Installing Head Restraint Guides
    G03952807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the head restraint.
  22. Install the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
  23. Install the front seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - FRONT .
  24. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to FRONT SEAT .
  25. Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
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