Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
39. Using a nonmarring mallet, such as a plastic dead blow or equivalent, seat the new head restraint guide sleeves Strike the top of the head restraint
guide sleeve with moderate force until the sleeve is snapped into place on the new backrest frame. See Figure 23.
40. Make sure that both of the new head restraint guide sleeves are properly installed/locked into position by pulling upward on the sleeves If the
sleeve(s) can be pulled out by hand, repeat the installation procedure. If, after the second installation, the sleeve(s) can still be removed, it will be
necessary to replace the head restraint guide sleeve(s).
41. Hand start the four new recliner-to-cushion frame bolts and install the seat backrest onto the seat cushion frame.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
42. Install the manual lumbar control onto the seat cushion frame.
1. Connect the manual lumbar cable to the backrest frame.
2. Attach the manual lumbar control to the seat cushion frame with the two screws and connect the cable.
3. Attach the cushion trim cover inboard J-clip.
43. Install the safety belt buckle and pretensioner onto the seat cushion frame.
1. Install the safety belt buckle and pretensioner nuts Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).
2. Connect the white safety belt buckle switch electrical connector
3. Connect the yellow safety belt buckle and pretensioner electrical connector.
4. Install the black safety belt buckle and pretensioner electrical connector cover.
44. Attach the two side air bag wire harness pin-type retainers to the seat cushion frame.
45. Connect the side air bag module wire harness electrical connector, and if equipped, the heated seat wire harness electrical connector. Route the wire
harness(es).
1. Attach the side air bag wire harness to the wire harness bundle with a new tie strap.
2. Attach all necessary pin-type retainers.
46. Attach the trim cover to the seat cushion frame.
1. Attach the two seat cushion trim cover J-clips to the rear of the seat cushion frame.
2. Attach the two rear trim cover retaining pockets.
47. Install the side shield onto the seat cushion frame.
