Fusion FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
2. NOTE: The head restraint guides are not interchangeable.
Install the 2 head restraint guides through the backrest trim cover and into the backrest frame.
3. Position the hard back panel and install the pin-type retainers.
4. Roll the backrest trim cover down and install hog rings attaching the backrest trim cover to the backrest foam pad in front and the backrest frame
wire in the rear.
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If equipped with heat or a side air bag, feed the wire harness through the side of the backrest trim cover.
5. Attach the hook and loop strips at the bottom of the backrest trim cover.
6. Attach the inner and outer backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
7. Install the head restraint.
Seats with side air bag
8. WARNING:
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If the air bag cover has separated or the air bag material has been exposed, install a new side air bag module. Do not attempt to repair
the air bag module. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
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Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module for any foreign objects before installing the side air bag module. If any
foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
Connect the side air bag module electrical connector, then slide and engage the side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
9. Install the side air bag module to the mounting bracket on the backrest frame.
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Position the side air bag module locator hook in the side air bag bracket.
10. Align the bolt hole and install the side air bag bolt.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
11. Install the side air bag bolt cover.
All seats
12. Position the backrest assembly and install the 4 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Seats with side air bags
13. Route the side air bag wire harness down the side of the seat and through the cushion frame hole.
14. Route and attach the side air bag wire harness.