Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L (2010)
3. Attach the 2 manual lumbar spring clips to the backrest frame.
All seats
4. WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
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Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
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Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the
air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
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Install new parts if damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal
injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed,
install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
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 mounting bracket.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in wiring harness damage.
Align the holes of the side air bag module bracket to the U-nuts on the backrest frame.
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Install new U-nuts if installing a new side air bag module.
5. Slide the side air bag module onto the backrest frame so the bracket hook wraps around the backrest frame.
6. Install the side air bag module bolts, route the wire harness as noted during disassembly and install the side air bag module wire harness pin-type
retainers.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Heated seat
7. If necessary, install the backrest heated seat mat.
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For driver seats with power recline, connect the backrest heated seat mat electrical connector.
All seats
8. Position the backrest foam pad around the backrest frame.
9. Position the backrest trim cover to the backrest frame and foam pad.
10. Roll the backrest trim cover down, attach the hook-and-loop strips and install the second row of hog rings.
