MKZ AWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Assembly
Seats with heat
1. If necessary, attach the backrest heater mat to the backrest foam pad.
All seats
2. Position the side air bag mounting bracket and install the 2 nuts.
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Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
3. Install the static lumbar assembly.
4. Position the backrest frame into the backrest foam pad.
5. Position the backrest trim cover to the backrest foam pad.
6. NOTE: The head restraint guides are not interchangeable.
Install the 2 head restraint guides through the backrest trim cover and into the backrest frame.
7. Position the hard back panel and install the pin-type retainers.
8. Roll the backrest trim cover down, attaching the hook-and-loop strips 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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Feed the side air bag and heated seat (if equipped) wire harnesses through the side of the backrest trim cover.
9. Attach the hook-and-loop strips at the bottom of the backrest trim cover.
10. Attach the inner and outer backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
11. Position the recliners to the backrest frame and install the 4 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
12. Install the head restraint.
13. WARNING:
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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.
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Inspect the seat side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material before installing the seat side air bag
module. If any damage is found, install new components. 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 increase the risk of serious personal injury or death
in a crash.
Connect the side air bag module electrical connector, then slide and engage the side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
14. 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.
15. Align the bolt hole and install the side air bag bolt.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
16. Install the side air bag bolt cover.
17. Install the front seat backrest.
18. Install the front seat and repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time.
19. Carry out the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test.
60 Percent
SEAT BACKREST - REAR, 60 PERCENT
