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Seat Recliner Inboard, Second Row, 60 Percent: Installation

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  1. 1.

    Position the inboard recliner to the seat. Install but do not tighten the 3 inboard recliner-to-cushion frame bolts, the inboard recliner-to-cushion frame yoke bolt and the 2 inboard recliner-to-backrest bolts.

  1. 2.

    NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt is not twisted.

    Position the safety belt anchor to the recliner. Install but do not tighten the safety belt anchor-to-inboard recliner bolt.

  1. 3.

    Tighten the 3 inboard recliner-to-riser bolts, the inboard recliner-to-cushion frame yoke bolt and the 2 inboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts in the sequence shown below.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Seat Recliner Inboard Bolts Tightening Sequence
GFD95588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  1. 4.

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

  1. 5.

    Route the inboard-to-outboard recliner cable and attach the end at the outboard recliner.

  1. 6.

    Tighten the 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

  1. 7.

    Install the outboard recliner cover and the recliner handle.

  1. 8.

    Position the inboard recliner RH and LH covers and snap them together.
    • Install the pin-type retainer and screw to the LH inboard recliner cover.

  1. 9.

    Install the armrest. Refer to Seat Armrest .

  1. 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.

  1. 11.

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

  1. 12.

    Bundle the recliner cables together and secure them to the cushion frame wire with a zip tie.

  1. 13.

    Install the RH riser inner and outer covers.

    1. 1.

      Position the RH outer riser cover and install the 3 screws.

    1. 2.

      Attach the RH inner riser cover to the RH outer riser cover.

    1. 3.

      Install the 2 RH inner riser cover screws.

  1. 14.

    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.

  1. 15.

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