Seat - Front: Installation

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the front seat and install the 2 front seat track-to-floor bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  2. Connect the seat harness electrical connector(s).
  3. Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  4. Move the seat to the most forward position.
  5. Install the 2 front seat track-to-floor nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  6. Install the 2 front seat track-to-floor nut covers.
  7. Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.
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