Mountaineer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
30. Complete the recliner cable synchronization by shaking the recliner cable compensator a minimum of four times. Lock the compensator by pushing
the black clip inward. See Figure 14.
31. Attach the hook-and-loop around the safety belt buckle. Pull the seat cushion trim cover in toward the center of the seat and attach the trim cover
retaining pocket onto the metal tab of the LH recliner.
32. Install the RH and LH outboard recliner covers.
1. Route and attach the side air bag module wire harness and pin-type retainers (RH side). If equipped route and attach the heated seat wire harness
and the pin-type retainers (LH side).
2. Attach the clips at the front and rear of the outboard recliner covers by pushing inward.
3. Install the new plastic rivets.
4. Install the RH outboard plastic rivet cover.
33. Install the new side shield onto the seat cushion frame.
1. If equipped with a power seat, install the seat control switch and connect the electrical connector.
2. Attach the side airbag wire harness locator onto the new side shield.
3. Align the retainers with the seat cushion frame, push in on the middle and the rear of the new side shield and snap into place.
4. If equipped with a power seat, install the seat control switch knob.
34. Install the new manual recliner handle by applying pressure until fully seated onto the new recliner.
Installation
35. If equipped with a manual seat, synchronize the seat tracks by aligning both track rails with the rear edge of the seat track base.
36. Position the seat into the vehicle.
37. Connect the seat electrical connectors.
1. Make sure the assurance lever of the electrical connector is in the fully released position.
2. Connect body harness electrical connector to the seat electrical connector.
3. Rotate the assurance lever while pushing the electrical connectors together until the lever handle is in the locked position.
4. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector. Install the electrical connector locking clip.
38. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
