F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
3. Hook end of spring onto front seat back frame.
4. Insert end of latch rod through hole in pawl.
5. Push latch rod attachment screws through holes in attaching tabs on rod.
6. Install to front seat back frame.
7. Insert ends of rod into proper holes in the lever and pawl.
8. Install untrimmed front seat back frame to cushion and adjust gap between pawl and striker by rotating center portion of the rod assembly. The gap
between the pawl and striker must be 1.27-1.77 mm (0.05-0.07 inch).
9. Remove front seat back frame from cushion and retrim.
10. Install trimmed seat back to cushion by inserting attaching bolt through hole at end of the arm sticking out of the trimmed back.
11. Slide washer over the end of the bolt, slide back onto inboard pivot pin and drive attachment bolt. Tighten bolt to 25-43 N.m (18-32 Lb-Ft).
Recheck gap and adjust if necessary.
12. Install seat into vehicle. Tighten nuts attaching front seat tracks to front floor pan to 34-46 N.m (25-34 Lb-Ft).
13. Position trim cover and install two screws.
14. Adjust cable assembly, if required, to produce the 2.5-mm (0.10-inch) gap between the front seat back latch pawl and the front seat back latch
striker.
