Seat Recliner Motor: Installation

NOTE: Do not rotate the inboard and outboard recliners separately from each other. Doing so will cause the recliners to become out of synchronization.

1.
Install the recliner motor in the following sequence:
1. 1.
  
  Slide the long recliner shaft into the recliner motor and recliner.
1. 2.
  
  Connect the recliner motor.
1. 3.
  
  Slide the short recliner shaft onto the long recliner shaft.
1. 4.
  
  Slide the recliner shaft assembly into the recliner on the other side.
1. 5.
  
  Position the recliner motor and install the bolt.
  - Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
1. 6.
  
  Install the E-clip on the recliner shaft recession, near the recliner motor.

2.

Install 2 pin-type retainers at the rear of the backrest foam pad.

3.

If equipped, attach the backrest TED to the backrest foam pad wire.

NOTE: Illustration shown looking through the side of the backrest foam pad and at the side air bag module deployment chute.

NOTE: The seat side air bag module must have a clear exit path from the front of the deployment chute. Both deployment chute front edges must be positioned to lay flat when positioned between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.

WARNING: If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned, the seat side air bag may not deploy correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad for any foreign material. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

4.
Check the position of the deployment chute.
1. 1.
  
  Position both deployment chute front edges to lay flat, from top to bottom, between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.
1. 2.
  
  Do not allow the deployment chute front edges to fold over, at any point, between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

5.

Position the backrest cover downward, attach the hook-and-loop strips and engage the J-clip at the rear to the backrest frame wire.

6.

Position the backrest cover downward, attach the hook-and-loop strips and install the 3 second row hog rings.

7.

Position the backrest cover downward, attach the hook-and-loop strips and install the 3 first row hog rings.

8.

Position the backrest cover downward and attach the hook-and-loop strips.

9.

Route the wire harnesses through the backrest cover holes and engage the lower J-clips.

10.

Route, connect and attach the electrical connectors and wire harness. Attach the backrest and cushion cover retainers to the seat track.

11.

Attach the backrest cover to the cushion cover.

12.

Install the front seat. Refer to Seat .

13.

If a new seat recliner motor has been installed on a driver seat with memory, operate the seat in all directions through the full range of travel to set soft stops and avoid a premature stopping point occurrence after the vehicle is returned to the customer.