Front Seat Backrest: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All seats

To install, reverse the removal procedure
1. Install retainer and hand tighten clockwise 4 turns.
2. Install retainer and hand tighten clockwise 4 turns.
3. Install retainer and hand tighten clockwise 4 turns.
4. Install retainer and hand tighten clockwise 4 turns.
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1. Tighten the bolt.
  Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
2. Tighten the bolt.
  Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
3. Tighten the bolt.
  Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
4. Tighten the bolt.
  Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
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NOTE: Before installing the height adjust handle, check that the cap is positioned correctly.

Install the height adjust handle.

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Install the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat .
Driver seat
NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new seat backrest frame with memory seat option.

Operate the seat backrest in both 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.