Focus L4-2.0L (2009)
8. WARNING: Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any
damage to the deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a
crash.
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: Make sure the backrest foam pad is correctly installed over the backrest frame and that the seat side air bag module is
centered in the opening of the backrest foam pad. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the seat side air bag module deploying
incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: It is unnecessary to remove the plastic rivets when releasing the deployment chute J-clips. New plastic rivets are supplied with a new
backrest cover.
NOTE: Rear of backrest shown.
Release the side air bag module deployment chute J-clips and route through the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.
1. For installation, route the deployment chute front flap through the hole in the foam pad and wrap around the side air bag module and backrest
frame.
2. For installation, route the deployment chute rear flap around the back of the foam pad and fasten the J-clips.
9. Remove the row of hog rings.
10. Release the inner backrest trim cover J-clip from the rear of the backrest frame.
11. NOTICE: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips, or the hook-and-loop strips can be torn from
the backrest foam pad.
Invert and remove the backrest cover.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Seat Cushion Cover - Front
Seat Cushion Cover - Front
