Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
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4. Install the screw at the rear of the cushion side shield.
5. Install the scrivet at the rear of the cushion side shield.
12. If equipped, install the manual recliner handle in the following sequence.
1. Install the clip onto the manual recliner handle.
2. Align the manual recliner handle splines to the manual recliner shaft.
3. Push the manual recliner handle onto the shaft, seating the clip.
13. If equipped, install the manual lumbar handle in the following sequence.
1. Install the clip onto the manual lumbar handle.
2. Align the splines of the manual lumbar handle to the manual lumbar shaft.
3. Push the manual lumbar handle onto the manual lumbar shaft, seating the clip.
14. Install the recliner cover in the following sequence.
1. Return the barrel nut back to the seat before attaching to the seat.
2. Slide the recliner cover post into the barrel nut on the seat.
3. Install the screw at the rear of the recliner cover.
4. Install the scrivet at the rear of the recliner cover.
15. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front See: Service and Repair/Front Seat/Seat - Front.
Seat Cushion Cover - Front
Seat Cushion Cover - Front
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front See: Service and Repair/Front Seat/Seat - Front.
2. NOTE: The seat track rear height adjust must be all the way up or the recliner cover post will not slide out of the seat track hole.
NOTE: For retainer clarity, inside of recliner cover shown.
For driver seat, remove the recliner cover.
1. Remove the scrivet at the rear of the recliner cover.
2. Remove the screw at the rear of the recliner cover.
3. Slide the recliner cover post out of the seat track hole and remove the recliner cover.