Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
28. Remove the lumbar assembly by squeezing the sides of the clips together Discard the backrest frame. See Figure 20.
NOTE:
Manual lumbar is shown, static lumbar is similar.
Assembly
29. Install the lumbar assembly onto the new backrest frame by squeezing the sides of the lumbar spring clips together.
30. 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
NOTICE:
Make sure the side air bag module wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the backrest frame Damage to the wire
harness may occur
Install the new side air bag module U-nuts onto the new backrest frame.
31. Install the side air bag module onto the new backrest frame.
1. Position the side air bag module bracket onto the new backrest frame so the module bracket hook wraps around the new backrest frame. Hand
start all of the bolts and tighten.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb.in).
2. Attach the three side air bag wire harness pin-type retainers to the new backrest frame.
32. Install the backrest foam pad onto the new backrest frame.
33. WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be
installed Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase
the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
When installing the new second row hog rings, position the hog ring on the listing wire first.
NOTE:
Make sure the head restraint guide sleeve holes in the backrest foam pad and the trim cover are aligned with the new backrest frame. Install the
backrest trim cover onto the backrest foam pad/new backrest frame.
Install the backrest trim cover onto the backrest foam pad/new backrest frame.
1. Position the backrest trim cover onto the backrest foam pad/new backrest frame.
2. Using suitable hog ring pliers, attach the new second row hog rings to the listing wire.
