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Seat Backrest Second Row, 60 Percent: 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.

1.

Position the backrest and hand start all the recliner-to-backrest frame bolts and the pivot bolt.

2.

Install the bolts in the following sequence.
1. 1.
  
  Install the inboard recliner-to-backrest frame lower bolt.
  - Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
1. 2.
  
  Install the inboard recliner-to-backrest frame upper bolt.
  - Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
1. 3.
  
  Install the 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest bolts.
  - Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
1. 4.
  
  Install the pivot bolt.
  - Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

3.

Position the inboard pivot cover and install the 3 inboard pivot cover screws.

4.

Install the outboard pivot cover.

5.

Connect the backrest heater mat electrical connector, attach the retainer and tie strap the wire harness in place.

6.

Position the safety belt anchor to the inboard recliner and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

7.

Reposition the backrest foam pad and cover around the backrest frame.

8.

Attach the backrest cover J-clips and install the pin-type retainer in the armrest pocket.

9.

Install the armrest. Refer to Seat Armrest .

10.

Reposition the backrest cover, install the 2 pin-type retainers, attach 2 retainers to the hardback panel and attach the hook-and-loop strips.

11.

Attach the 2 backrest cover retainers at the bottom and 1 at the inboard side.

12.

Position the cushion foam pad and cover assembly back on the cushion frame.
1. 1.
  
  Connect the cushion heater mat electrical connector.
1. 2.
  
  Attach all the cushion cover retainers and J-clips.

13.

Install the 60 percent seat into the vehicle. Refer to Seat - Second Row .