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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 570 (SEAT SYSTEM)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYSEAT BACKREST - FRONTASSEMBLY
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard
Seat Backrest - Front: Assembly
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the backrest latch with cable and install the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
- Attach the backrest latch cable pin-type retainer at the lower left corner.
- Attach the lumbar basket to the backrest frame at the bottom and top.
- Position the lumbar adjuster and install the 2 screws.
- Wrap the 3 tie straps around the backrest latch cable and lumbar cable at the top and sides of the seat backrest frame.
- Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module and the seat back frame 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.
- Before installing the side air bag module, check it for damage and foreign objects. If the air bag module is damaged, replace it. 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.
- 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.
Passenger seat
Seats with manual lumbar
Passenger seat and driver seat with manual lumbar
Seats with a side air bag module
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.