Seat Backrest Thermo-Electric Device Front Row: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All seats

1.

Install the backrest TED in the following sequence.
1. 1.
  
  Position the backrest TED between the backrest frame and backrest foam pad.
1. 2.
  
  Engage the backrest TED to the backrest foam pad wire.
1. 3.
  
  Engage the backrest TED upper retainers to the backrest frame wire.
1. 4.
  
  Connect the electrical connector and attach the pin-type retainer to the backrest frame.

2.

Engage the top center backrest trim cover J-clip to the backrest frame wire.

3.

Attach the backrest trim cover hook-and-loop strips near the bottom and at the sides.

4.

Install the rear carpet flap toe-kick in the following sequence.
1. 1.
  
  Engage the 2 J-clips to the backrest frame wires.
1. 2.
  
  Install the carpet flap toe-kick pin-type retainers to the cushion side shield and recliner cover.
1. 3.
  
  Engage the carpet flap toe-kick J-clip to the cushion frame.

5.

Install the backrest panel in the following sequence.
1. 1.
  
  NOTE: The clips in the middle of the backrest panel can be damaged if the bottom of the backrest panel is not pivoted away from the seat.
  
  Pivot the bottom of the backrest panel out as far as it will go and slide the backrest panel up, engaging the upper retainers on the other side of the backrest frame wires.
1. 2.
  
  Align the backrest panel middle clips to the backrest frame wires.
1. 3.
  
  Align the lower retainers in the backrest panel and push in, engaging the clips.
  - Make sure the clips in the middle of the backrest panel are engaged to the backrest frame wires.

Passenger seat

6.

Carry out the Occupant Classification System (OCS) System Reset. For additional information, refer to the General Procedures portion of Supplemental Restraint System .