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Seat - Front: Installation

NOTE: Make sure the carpet strap is not under foot of the seat. Failure to follow this instruction can result in component damage and system failure.
  1. Position the seat in the vehicle, connect the electrical bulkhead connector and tighten the bolt.
  2. For passenger seat, check that the BTS wiring harness and carpet strap are not stuck under the seat track rails.
    Fig 1: Locating BTS Wiring Harness
    G06328611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install and hand-tighten all fasteners.
    • Make sure both track rails are aligned evenly and locked in position before tightening the seat mounting fasteners.
  4. Tighten the seat mounting fasteners in the following sequence:
    1. Tighten the outboard front bolt to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    2. Tighten the inboard front bolt to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    3. Tighten the rear bolt to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    4. Tighten the rear nut to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  5. Install the rear nut cover.
  6. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
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