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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1416 (SEAT SYSTEM - SEATING)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONLUMBAR ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Lumbar Assembly: Installation

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles 

  1. Slide the lumbar support bracket and lumbar assembly on the lumbar seat frame until seated on the 2 clips.
    2. Fig 1: Lumbar Support Bracket Clips
    GF0013113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the electrical connector.
    3. Fig 2: Lumbar Motor Electrical Connector
    GF0013112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the lumbar motor and attach the lumbar motor bracket clip.
    4. Fig 3: Lumbar Motor Bracket Clip
    GF0013111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Attach the cushion trim cover rear corner J-clip.
  5. Attach the cushion trim cover rear J-clip.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Cushion Trim Cover Rear J-Clip
    G04585933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Non-police vehicles 

    NOTE: Note the alignment of the 2 side J-clips at the top of the seat to avoid bunching.
  6. Attach the backrest trim cover J-clips.
    • Attach the 2 side J-clips first and then attach the lower J-clip.
    7. Fig 5: Backrest Trim Cover J-Clips
    GF0013105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Police vehicles 

    NOTE: Inspect the seat backrest trim panel retaining hooks for damage. If damaged, install a new seat backrest trim panel.
  7. Install the backrest trim panel.
    1. Angle the top of the seat backrest trim panel inward and down to engage the 2 upper retaining hooks to the backrest frame.
    2. Push in on the lower backrest trim panel and install the 2 screws.
    8. Fig 6: Backrest Trim Panel & Screws
    GF0013107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Pull the seat backrest material down, zip both zippers and tuck the zippers under the material.
    9. Fig 7: Identifying Zippers
    G04585929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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