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Seat - Front, Manual Bucket: Assembly

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the disassembly procedure.
NOTE: If only installing the seat backpad adjuster, proceed to Step  9.

    ALL SEATS 

  1. Install the front seat cushion cover.
    1. Install the front seat cushion cover to the seat cushion, engaging the Velcro® fastener (not shown).
    2. Install the seat cushion to the front seat cushion frame.
    3. Fasten the J-clips on all four sides of the front seat cushion cover.
      Fig 1: Installing Seat Cushion To Front Seat Cushion Frame
      G01441115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    2. SEATS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER 

    NOTE: Examine the plastic fasteners on the safety belt wiring assembly and install new fasteners if worn.
    Fig 2: Installing Safety Belt Wiring Assembly To Seat Cushion
    G01441116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the safety belt wiring assembly to the seat cushion.

    3. ALL SEATS 

  3. Install the seat tracks to the seat cushion.
    Fig 3: Installing Seat Tracks To Seat Cushion
    G01441117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: For the passenger seat, place the seat track to the mid-position to install the seat track bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing Bolts Retaining Seat Tracks To Seat Cushion
    G01441118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the bolts retaining the seat tracks to the seat cushion.
  5. Install the seat support to the seat tracks.
    Fig 5: Installing Seat Support To Seat Tracks
    G01441119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. SEATS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER 

    NOTE: Examine the plastic fasteners on the seat belt connector and install new fasteners if worn.
    Fig 6: Installing Seat Belt Connector To Seat Support
    G01441120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the seat belt connector to the seat support.

    ALL SEATS 

  7. Install the four nuts retaining the seat support to the seat track.
    Fig 7: Installing Four Nuts Retaining Seat Support To Seat Track
    G01441121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the front seat back latch to the front seat back frame.
    Fig 8: Installing Front Seat Back Latch To Front Seat Back Frame
    G01441122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    9. SEATS WITH MANUAL LUMBAR 

    NOTE: Installation of the seat back pad adjuster is easier when the seat back pad adjuster is fully extended
    Fig 9: Installing Front Seat Back Adjuster Grid To Front Seat Back Frame
    G01441123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the front seat back adjuster grid to the front seat back frame.
  10. Rotate the plastic washers 60 degrees so that the slit is facing away from the edge of the front seat back pad adjuster grid. Rotate both the top and bottom washers.
    Fig 10: Rotating Both Top And Bottom Washers
    G01441124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install wire ties fastening the front seat back pad adjuster cable to the front seat back frame.
    Fig 11: Installing Wire Ties Fastening Front Seat Back Pad Adjuster Cable To Front Seat Back Frame
    G01441125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. ALL SEATS 

  12. Install the seat back foam pad to the frame.
    Fig 12: Installing Seat Back Foam Pad To Frame
    G01441126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the front seat back cover.
    1. Pull the front seat back cover over the seat back, engaging the Velcro® fasteners (not shown), and install the front seat back cover.
    2. Fasten the J-clip at the bottom of the front seat back.
      Fig 13: Installing Front Seat Back Cover
      G01441127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    14. PASSENGER SEAT 

  14. Install the seat back assist handle.
    1. Position the seat back assist handle.
    2. Install the screws.
    3. Install the screw covers.
      Fig 14: Installing Seat Back Assist Handle
      G01441128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    15. ALL SEATS 

  15. Align the front seat back to the seat cushion and install the bolt.
    Fig 15: Aligning Front Seat Back To Seat Cushion
    G01441129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the bolts to the front seat back latch.
    Fig 16: Installing Bolts To Front Seat Back Latch
    G01441130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    17. SEATS WITH MANUAL LUMBAR 

    NOTE: Make sure the front seat back pad adjuster is in the fully retracted position.
  17. Install the front seat back pad adjuster.
    1. Install the front seat back pad adjuster and connect the front seat back pad adjustment cable to the front seat back pad adjuster.
    2. Install the screws to the seat.
      Fig 17: Installing Front Seat Back Pad Adjuster
      G01441131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    18. SEATS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER 

  18. Install the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .

    19. ALL SEATS 

  19. Install the rear pin-type retainer to the upper seat track mounting flange.
  20. Install the front seat back pivot side inner cover to the seat assembly.
    1. Install the front seat back pivot side inner cover.
    2. Hold the front seat back pivot side inner cover in one hand and secure with the retaining clips to hold the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner boot (if equipped) to the front seat back pivot side inner cover.
    3. Rotate the front seat back pivot side inner cover downward to secure the rear pin-type retainer mount to the key slot.
      Fig 18: Installing Front Seat Back Pivot Side Inner Cover
      G01441132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Rotate the front seat back pivot side inner cover downward to engage the front and upper hooks.
    • Pull the inner cover inboard to clear the belt and buckle assembly pretensioner (if equipped).
      Fig 19: Rotating Front Seat Back Pivot Side Inner Cover Downward To Engage Front And Upper Hooks
      G01441133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the front seat back pivot side inner cover screws to the front of the seat.
    Fig 20: Installing Front Seat Back Pivot Side Inner Cover Screws To Front Of Seat
    G01441134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the front seat back latch lower cover to the seat.
    Fig 21: Installing Front Seat Back Latch Lower Cover To Seat
    G01441135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Engage the front seat back latch lower cover clip to the seat track.
    Fig 22: Engaging Front Seat Back Latch Lower Cover Clip To Seat Track
    G01441136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the front seat back latch lower cover bolt underneath the seat.
    Fig 23: Installing Front Seat Back Latch Lower Cover Bolt Underneath Seat
    G01441137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the bolt behind the seat back latch handle.
    Fig 24: Installing Bolt Behind Seat Back Latch Handle
    G01441138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    27. SEATS WITH MANUAL LUMBAR 

  27. Push the front seat back pad adjustment knob toward the right side of the seat.
    Fig 25: Pushing Front Seat Back Pad Adjustment Knob Toward Right Side Of Seat
    G01441139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    28. ALL SEATS 

    NOTE: If the same armrest is being installed, the armrest plate and bolt can be reused, but install a new crown washer when installing the armrest
    Fig 26: Installing Armrest, New Crown Washer, And Bolt
    G01441140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the armrest, new crown washer, and bolt. Position the armrest cover.
    29. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes in the seat removal and installation procedure.
  29. Install the seat. For additional information, refer to DRIVER SEAT  or PASSENGER SEAT .

    SEATS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER 

    30. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the supplemental restraint system deactivation/reactivation procedure.
  30. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
    31. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  31. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

    32. ALL SEATS 

  32. Check the restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
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