F 150 2WD V8-5.4L Flex Fuel (2008)
19. Remove the outboard recliner front bolt and screw.
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To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
20. Remove the inboard recliner front bolt.
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To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
21. NOTE: Do not damage the plastic pivot bushing when removing or installing the backrest pivot bolt.
Remove the inboard backrest pivot bolt.
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To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
22. Remove the outboard backrest pivot bolt and remove the backrest.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
23. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.
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Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.
24. Install the seat. If a passenger seat has been serviced, do not prove out the SRS at this time.
Passenger seat
25. WARNING:
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Install a new occupant classification sensor (OCS) system service kit as a complete assembly. Never install only part of the kit
components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the OCS system and increases the risk of serious
personal injury or death in a crash.
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Make sure the front passenger seat repair is complete, the seat and all attached components (head restraint, seat side shield, etc.) are
correctly assembled, and the seat is correctly installed to the vehicle before carrying out the System Reset. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system and increases the risk of serious
personal injury or death in a crash.
CAUTION:
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It is necessary to carry out the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled,
a new trim cover is installed or an OCS system service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to carry out the OCS system reset command.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in system failure and the incorrect operation of the OCS system.
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To prevent system failure, the following precautions must be taken before carrying out the occupant classification sensor (OCS)
system reset:
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Make sure the voltage to the occupant classification system module (OCSM) is above 8.0 volts and less than 18.0 volts.
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Make sure the OCS system is not at a temperature below 6°C (42°F) or above 36°C (97°F) when initiating the OCS system reset
process. If the vehicle has been exposed to extreme cold or hot temperatures, the vehicle must be exposed and kept at a
