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Companion Seat Operation Safety
Safety Symbols ....................................................................................................... 1
Companion Seat Operation
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................. 2
Companion Seat Pre-Operation Notes ...................................................................... 3-5
Companion Seat Operating Instructions ..................................................................... 5-7
Manual Operating Instructions ...................................................................................... 8
Installation
Installation/Service Safety Precautions .................................................................. 9
Installation Parts Package 05790-000 .................................................................. 10
Overall Installation View ........................................................................................ 11
Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 12-30
Safety Instructions Decals ........................................................................................... 31
Companion Seat Parts List ......................................................................................... 32
Companion Seat Exploded View ....................................................................... 33A-34A
Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................. 33B-34B
Electrical Shematic ..................................................................................................... 35
Dimensions and Specifications ................................................................................... 36
Contents
CAUTION
This symbol indicates
important information
regarding how to
avoid a hazardous
situation that could
result in minor per-
sonal injury or prop-
erty damage.
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This symbol indicates
important safety
information regarding
a potentially hazard-
ous situation that
could result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
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SAFETY FIRST! Know That...
Note: Additional information provided to help clarify or detail a specific subject.
These symbols will appear throughout this manual as well as on the labels posted on your Companion
Seat. Recognize the seriousness of this information.
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Safety Symbols
All information contained
in this manual is provided
for your safety. Familiarity with
proper operation instructions as
well as proper installation and
maintenance procedures are
necessary to ensure safe,
trouble-free operation. Safety
precautions are provided to
identify potentially hazardous
situations and provide instruction
on how to avoid them.
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Extend seat fully and recline to safe position before using seat. Note: Details on page 4.
Lower head to clear vehicle door header. Note: Details on page 5.
Rotate and lock seat in forward position before operating vehicle. Note: Details on page 3.
Before operating seat provide adequate clearance outside vehicle to accommodate the
fully-opened door.
Open passenger door fully before operating seat.
Do not overload or abuse seat. The load rating applies to both extending and retracting
functions - continuous operating capacity is 300 lbs.
Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation Companion Seat.
Keep Owner's/Installation manual in Companion Seat equipped vehicle at all times.
Do not use accessory devices not authorized by The Braun Corporation.
Do not remove any guards or covers.
Accidental activation of STOW/DEPLOY switch on the control pendant may cause unin-
tended seat operation.
Disengage vehicle passenger’s seat belt before rotating seat outward and extending seat.
Position and engage vehicle passenger’s seat belt as instructed in vehicle owner’s manual
before operating vehicle.
Lift feet when rotating seat.
Release the hand pendant toggle switch from the DEPLOY position once the seat is fully
extended.
Release the hand pendant toggle switch from the STOW position once the seat is fully
retracted.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or property
damage.
If the seat operating
instructions, manual
operating instructions
and/or seat operation
safety precautions are
not fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immedi-
ately. Failure to do so
may result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Read manual before operating seat. Read and become
familiar with all seat safety precautions, seat pre-operation
notes, seat operating instructions and manual operating
instructions before operating seat.
Engage vehicle parking brake before operating seat.
Engage vehicle transmission in park before operating seat.
Do not operate seat if you suspect seat damage, wear or
any abnormal condition.
Keep hands, arms, fingers and all other body parts clear of
moving seat parts.
Companion Seat Operation Safety Precautions
Companion Seat Operation Safety
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Companion Seat Pre-Operation Notes
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Read and become
familiar with all seat
operation safety
precautions, seat pre-
operation notes, seat
operating instruc-
tions and manual
operating instruc-
tions before attempt-
ing seat operation
procedures. Contact
The Braun Corpora-
tion immediately if
any of this informa-
tion is not under-
stood. Failure to do
so may result in
serious bodily injury
and/or property
damage.
The Companion Seat provides
aid for those who have difficulty
entering or exiting Ford Windstar
Minivans using the OEM (original)
passenger’s seat. The Compan-
ion Seat utilizes your van’s
original passenger seat mounted
on an electric actuator powered
seat base.
The seat base conveniently
extends the seat automatically
out of the vehicle and lowers the
seat cushion to an easy load and
unload position. The seat base
then raises and retracts the seat
and occupant automatically into
the vehicle.
The seat-equipped STOW/
DEPLOY switch controls seat
extending and retracting func-
tions. The seat passenger and/or
assistant must manually open
and close the vehicle door and
manually rotate the seat. It is the
responsibility of the passenger to
engage and disengage the
vehicle-equipped passenger’s
seat belt as instructed by the
vehicle manufacturer.
Always engage the vehicle
parking brake and engage the
vehicle transmission in “Park”
before operating the Companion
Seat. Be certain the passenger
door is fully open before operat-
ing the seat. Visually inspect the
seat before operation. Do not
operate the seat if you suspect
damage, wear or any abnormal
condition.
Read and become familiar with all
seat operation safety precautions,
seat pre-operation notes, seat
operating instructions and manual
operating instructions before
attempting seat operation proce-
dures. Contact The Braun
Corporation immediately if any of
this information is not understood.
Call 1-800-THE LIFT.
Seat Rotation Lever
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Rotate and lock seat
in forward position
before operating
vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in
serious bodily injury
and/or property
damage.
Seat Rotation
Ayellow-handled lever is located on the driver’s
side of the Companion Seat base. Simply lift the
lever to disengage the seat from the locked (en-
gaged) position and manually rotate the seat. The
spring-loaded seat rotation lever engages (locks)
when the seat is rotated fully outward (seat faces
doorway) or rotated fully inward (seat faces for-
ward).
Rotate and lock seat in forward position before
operating vehicle. Push the yellow-handled
lever down to ensure the lever is engaged (seat
is locked). Always test the seat to be certain the
seat rotation lever is in the engaged position.
Note: The passenger must lift and rotate his or her
feet when rotating the seat.
Note: The seat must be manually rotated fully
outward to the locked position before the STOW/
DEPLOY control switch can be activated.
Lift lever to disengage seat from
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Seat Recliner Handle
Companion Seat Pre-Operation Notes
Asingle hand pendant style
STOW/DEPLOY switch controls
the seat base extending and
retracting functions. Press the
switch to DEPLOY DOWN to
extend the seat base. Press
the switch to STOW UP to
retract the seat.
Note: The seat must be manu-
ally rotated fully outward to the
locked position before the
switch becomes active. If the
switch is nonfunctional, the seat
has not been rotated fully outward
to the locked position. Release
the STOW/DEPLOY switch when
the seat is fully extended or fully
retracted.
Keep your hands, arms, fin-
gers, all other body parts and
any foreign objects clear of
moving seat parts and vehicle
parts when the seat is being
extended or retracted. The seat
will continue to move as long as
the STOW/DEPLOY switch is
activated. Explain to children and
other vehicle passengers that this
potential hazard exists and the
Seat Recliner
Due to the variety of physical capabilities among
passengers using the Companion Seat, it is ex-
tremely important for the seat back to be reclined to
a safe position. Extend the seat fully and recline
the seat back to a safe position for the intended
passenger before the passenger uses the seat.
When the Companion Seat is extended fully,
individuals with limited upper body strength could
possibly fall out of the seat if the seat back is angled
forward too much. A passenger with limited upper
body strength may not be able to prevent his or her
torso from going over the center of gravity as the
seat base extends fully. Have an assistant on hand
to adjust the seat back according to your physical
limitations. The passenger should load onto the
seat and operate the seat through all functions with
Hand Pendant
Switch
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Keep hands, arms,
fingers and all other
body parts clear of
moving seat parts.
Failure to do so may
result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
an assistant on hand to determine a safe seat
back recliner position and to ensure that the
seat occupant operates the seat safely through all
functions. Establish the seat back recliner
position with the seat fully extended.
Recliner Adjustment: A seat recliner handle
(control lever) is located on the side of the seat to
operate the seat recliner. Lean forward slightly
before lifting the handle, then lean back to the
desired position and release the handle. Releas-
ing the handle engages (locks) the seat back in
the desired position.
STOW/DEPLOY Control Switch
seat should only be operated by
the Companion Seat occupant or
the occupant’s attendant.
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Extend seat fully
and recline to
safe position
before using seat.
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The seat passenger must lower his
or her head when retracting and
extending the seat to clear the
vehicle door header.
Failure of the seat passenger to lower
his or her head during the extending
cycle could result in the passenger's
head being trapped between the door
header and the seat as well as simply
contacting (bumping) the door header
with his or her head.
Failure of the seat passenger to lower his or her
head during the retracting cycle could result in the
passenger's head contacting (bumping) the door
header or the passenger possibly being knocked
out of the seat.
Note: It is not necessary for passengers whose
head clears the door header when sitting straight up
to lower their head during the extending and retract-
ing cycles.
Lower head to
clear vehicle
door header.
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Companion Seat Pre-Operation Notes
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Read and become
familiar with all seat
operation safety
precautions, seat pre-
operation notes, seat
operating instruc-
tions and manual
operating instruc-
tions before attempt-
ing seat operation
procedures. Contact
The Braun Corpora-
tion immediately if
any of this informa-
tion is not under-
stood. Failure to do
so may result in
serious bodily injury
and/or property
damage.
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• Keep hands, arms,
fingers and all other
body parts clear of
moving seat parts.
• Extend seat fully
and recline to safe
position before
using seat.
• Lower head to clear
vehicle door header.
• Rotate and lock seat
in forward position
before operating
vehicle.
Failure to follow
these rules may
result in serious
bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Read and become familiar
with all Seat Operation
Safety Precautions and Seat
Pre-Operation Notes before
attempting seat operation.
Contact the Braun Corpora-
tion immediately if not
understood. Call 1-800-THE
LIFT.
Vehicle posted warnings
and seat operating instruc-
tions decal 22616 provides
seat operating instruction.
Replace any missing,
worn or illegible decals.
Follow the Manual Opera-
tion Instructions provided on
page 8 in the event of power
or equipment failure.
Notes:
Door Clearance
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Open door fully.
Lift yellow-handled lever.
Manually rotate seat fully
outward until seat locks.
Push the yellow-handled
lever down to ensure the
lever is engaged (seat is
locked).
Lower head and press
switch to DEPLOY DOWN
until the seat stops (Photos
5a-5c).
Yellow-handled Lever
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2
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To Extend Seat:
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2
3
4
Companion Seat Operating Instructions
5a
Lower Head
5b 5c
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Companion Seat Operating Instructions
To Retract Seat
1a 1b
Lower Head
1c
Yellow-handled Lever
1d 2
3a 3b 4
Yellow-handled Lever
Lower head and press
switch to STOW UP until
the seat stops (see
Photos 1a-1d).
Lift yellow-handled lever.
Manually rotate seat
fully inward until seat
locks (Photo 3a). Push
the yellow-handled lever
down to ensure the lever
is engaged (seat is
locked) (Photo 3b).
Close door (Photo 4).
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MANUAL OPERATION
Manual Operating Instructions
Use a provided manual
override tool (hand crank or
drill adaptor).
Insert the tool through the
access hole.
Turn slotted stud counter-
clockwise to extend the
seat.
Turn slotted stud clockwise
to retract the seat.
Override Tools
Access Hole
Actuator (not visible)
Rear of Seat Base
Manual Operation decal 90019-000 depicts
the hand crank and the drill adaptor being
used to manually extend and retract the seat
base. The hand crank and drill adaptor are
both shown in order to depict both manual
operation procedures. A drill can be fitted with
the provided drill adaptor and used for manual
operation (drilling devise must have a 3/8"
chuck). These options will allow you to
perform manual extending and retracting
procedures at a substantially higher rate of
speed. Carry the manual operation tools in
your Companion Seat-equipped vehicle at all
times.
Manual drive Access Hole
Manual Operating Instructions Decal 90019-000
An electric actuator powers the Companion Seat
base to extend and retract the seat. If you experi-
ence power or equipment failure, follow the Manual
Operating Instructions provided below to manually
extend and retract the Companion Seat.
Aslotted shaft (stud) is located at the motor end of
the electric actuator. An access hole is located at
the rear of the Companion Seat base to allow one of
two provided manual actuation devices to be
inserted and manually drive the actuator. Turning
the actuator motor shaft with the provided hand
crank or the drill adaptor extends and retracts the
seat. Turn the stud counterclockwise to extend the
seat. Turn the stud clockwise to retract the seat.
Further details are provided below and on the decal
affixed to Companion Seat (see picture and graphic
on this page).
Note: Manual operation procedures cannot be
accomplished rapidly. If you experience power or
equipment failure, load and unload the passenger
without manually extending or retracting the seat.
Manual operation procedures are not intended
to be used to load and unload passengers. This
procedure is available to retract the seat fully, in
order to allow the vehicle door to be closed.
If a problem occurs with your Companion Seat,
contact your Braun dealer or call the Braun Corpora-
tion at 1-800-THE LIFT. One of our national Prod-
uct Support Representatives will direct you to an
authorized service technician.
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2
3
4
Manual Operating Instructions
Manual Operating
Instructions Decal
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If installation proce-
dures cannot be
completed exactly as
provided in this
manual or if the
instructions are not
fully understood,
contact The Braun
Corporation immedi-
ately. Failure to do
so may result in
serious bodily injury
and/or property
damage.
Read this manual and become familiar with all safety precau-
tions, seat pre-operation notes, seat operating instructions,
and installation instructions before performing installation
procedures.
Remove any obstructions within the seat mounting/operating
area prior to beginning installation procedures.
A minimum of two people are required to place the seat in the
vehicle if a hoist is not available.
Route all cables clear of exhaust system, other hot areas,
moving parts, wet areas, etc.
Coil and secure excess power cable under Companion Seat,
under carpet, inside wall panel or other protected area - clear
of hot areas, moving parts or other potential hazards.
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Installation/Service Safety Precautions
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Risk of electrical shock or fire! Use extra care when making electrical connections. Con-
nect and secure as outlined in Installation Instructions and Wiring Diagrams.
Maintenance and repairs must be performed only by authorized service personnel.
Never modify (alter) a Braun Corporation Companion Seat.
Replacement parts must be direct Braun replacements.
Disconnect the power cable at the battery prior to servicing.
Never install screws or fasteners (other than factory installed).
The Companion Seat Owner’s / Installation manual must be in the Companion Seat
equipped vehicle when the consumer receives the Companion Seat.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily injury and/or property
damage.
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Installation Instructions
Item Qty. Description Part No.
1 1 Wire Assembly, BK/WH - 20", Butt/Butt 26318A
2 1 Wire Assembly, BK - 20", Butt/Butt, 14 Ga. 26319A
3 1 Wire Assembly, OR - 20", Butt/Butt 27393A
4 1 Wire Assembly, BU/OR - 20", Butt/Butt 27394A
5 1 Wire Assembly, GN/BK - 20", Butt/Butt 27395A
6 1 Wire Assembly, BK - 20", Butt/Butt, 18 Ga. 27396A
7 1 Wire Assembly, LT BU/PK - 20", Butt/Butt 27397A
8 1 Wire Assembly, WHITE - 20", Butt/Butt 27398A
9 1 Wire Assembly, BN/WH - 20", Butt/Butt 27399A
10 1 Loom, 3/4" I.D. Flex Guard 16233R
11 3 Clip, 3/8" Plastic, Cable 11092
12 1 Clip, 3/4" Plastic, Cable 18562
13 5 Tie, Cable 8" Black 91061-000
14 1 Assembly, Override Hand Crank 05882-000
15 1 Adaptor, Override Drill 05799-000
16 2 Plate, Below-Floor Reinforcement 21390
17 2 Washer, 7/16" SAE Flat 82046-000
18 3 Washer, 7/16" Lock 13843
19 1 Washer, #10 Flat, Auto Black 11541
20 3 Nut, 7/16 - 20 Hex 10457
21 1 Bolt, 7/16 - UNF x 1-1/4" HHCS 80042-000
22 3 Screw, #8 - 18 x 1" Hex, Self Tapping 10084
23 1 Rivet, Pop 3/16 - 0.13/0.25", Auto Black 11513
24 1 Cover, Center Console Mounting Bracket 29936
25 1 Decal, Warning, Lower Head 21419
26 1 Decal, Warning, Extend and Recline Seat 21418
27 1 Decal, Warnings/Seat Operating Instructions 22616
28 1 Tag, Serial No. / Series No. - Plastic 18548P
29 1 Card, Business Reply - Warranty 11673
30 1 Manual, Ford Windstar Companion Seat 23560F
Please check the Installation Parts List to see that you have everything needed to begin.
Report any missing items.
Installation Parts Package 05790-000 includes all items listed below (items 1-30). Identifi-
cation tag (item 28) is affixed to the inside front cover of this manual.
Installation Parts Package 05790-000

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Overall Installation View
Read and become
familiar with all safety
precautions, seat pre-
operation notes, seat
operating instruc-
tions, and installation
instructions prior to
beginning installation
procedures. Failure
to do so may result
in serious bodily
injury and/or property
damage.
OEM (original)
Passenger's Seat
Front
Inboard
OutboardRear
Installation Instructions
W
ARNING
OEM Seat-
Mounting Studs
(Qty. 4)
Companion Seat Base
Front OEM Seat-
Mounting Holes
(Qty. 2)
Rear OEM Seat-
Mounting Studs
(Qty. 2)
Note: Apply Loctite®or
other thread-locking
compound to previously-
used OEM mounting
hardware. Tighten
mounting hardware to
Torque Specifications
specified in instructions.
Rear OEM Washer
Head Nuts (Qty. 2)
16
17
18
20
16
17
18
20
OEM Washer
Head Nuts
(Qty. 4)

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Before beginning installation
procedures, review the following
precautions and recommenda-
tions from Ford Motor Company
regarding a front passenger seat
equipped with a side air bag.
The Ford Windstar can have a
passenger seat equipped with or
without a side air bag deployment
unit. When installing the Compan-
ion Seat in a vehicle with a passen-
ger seat side air bag, follow the
procedures in the Ford Windstar
Service Manual to disable the SRS.
An abbreviated list of these Ford
procedures is listed below. Refer-
ence the Ford Windstar Service
Manual for a detailed listing of
precautions and procedures for the
deactivation and reactivation of the
SRS.
When the OEM seat assembly is
removed from the OEM seat base,
the following steps must be taken to
assure the OEM SRS is fully re-
stored and operational as designed,
tested and manufactured.
1
Installation Instructions
Disable Vehicle SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least
one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
After the backup power supply has been depleted, continue with the installation of the Companion
Seat.
W
ARNING
To avoid accidental
deployment and
possible personal
injury, the backup
power supply must be
depleted before
repairing or replacing
any front or side air
bag supplemental
restraint system (SRS)
components and
before servicing,
replacing, adjusting or
striking components
near the front or side
air bag sensors, such
as doors, instrument
panel, console door
latches, strikers, seats
and hood latched.
W
ARNING
Never probe connec-
tors on the air bag
module. Doing so can
result in air bag
deployment, which
can result in personal
injury.
W
ARNING
Do not disconnect the
wire connector at the
side air bag module.
This is a permanent
connection. Doing so
may result in acciden-
tal air bag deployment,
which may result in
person injury.
Note: The passenger seat
side air bag sensors are
located at the base of the B-
pillar.
Pre-Installation notes, precautions and Instructions
Windstar front passenger power seats must be
retrofitted with manual slide tracks prior to installa-
tion of the Braun Companion Seat. Several Ford
parts must be ordered to complete the conversion
(see list below).
The Ford part numbers are base numbers. Use
your vehicle’s VIN and the base numbers to order
the correct parts from Ford.
Note: If the vehicle is equipped with a center
console between the driver and passenger seat it
must be removed to allow room for the Companion
Seat base. The console and all features contained
within the console will be removed and not utilized
at this location (example - VCR, entertainment
system or storage compartment).
Ford Parts List
Item Description Ford Part No.
1 Passenger Side Slide Track 61705
2 Driver Side Slide Track 61704
3 Passenger Side Seat Guard 62186
4 Driver Side Seat Guard 62187

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Installation Instructions
Two washer head bolts secure the front of
the passenger seat and pedestal. Use a
13MM wrench to remove the washer head
bolts securing the front of the passenger
seat. Keep the OEM bolts.
Note: Do not remove passenger seat until
OEM connectors have been disconnected.
3Disconnect OEM Connectors
Carefully tip the passenger seat and
pedestal toward the rear of the vehicle to
expose the OEM connectors. Disconnect
the yellow and the green connectors.
Remove the seat / pedestal assembly from
the vehicle.
3
2b
2Remove Passenger’s Seat and Pedestal
Two floor mounted studs secure the rear of
the passenger seat and pedestal. Remove
the stud caps to access the washer head
hex nuts (the caps snap off). Use a 18MM
wrench to remove the washer head hex
nuts securing the rear of the passenger
seat. Keep the OEM nuts.
2a
OEM Washer
Head Nuts (2)
Stud Caps (2)
OEM Washer
Head Bolts (2)
Front of Passenger Seat
OEM Connectors

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Installation Instructions
4b
4Remove OEM Seat Belt Receptacle
Remove the OEM seat belt receptacle from
the seat pedestal. Carefully remove the
plastic plug covering the belt receptacle
mounting bolt (turn the plug counterclock-
wise to remove plug). Keep the plug.
Remove the belt receptacle mounting bolt
using a T50 Torx wrench.
4a
Carefully disconnect the seat belt indicator
harness connecting the receptacle assem-
bly to the seat assembly.
Carefully remove the seat belt receptacle
assembly from the seat assembly. Keep
seat belt receptacle.
4c
Seat Belt Receptacle Torx Mounting Bolt
(plug removed)
Seat Belt Indicator Harness
Seat Belt Receptacle Assembly
Disconnect Harness

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Installation Instructions
5b
5c
Snap (clip) type fasteners secure the
guards to the side and front of the seat.
Threaded insert type fasteners secure the
guards to the front corners of the seat.
Carefully remove the plastic guards (see
Photos 5b and 5c).
Note: Disconnect power seat control
wiring harness from the switch assembly on
the passenger side guard of the seat.
5a
5Remove Power Seat Plastic Trim Guards
Remove the two plastic guards from the
sides of the seat. Use a T30 Torx wench to
remove the screws securing each panel to
the bottom rear of the seat.
Torx Seat Guard Mounting Screws
Threaded Insert Fastener
Snap (clip) type fasteners
Power Seat Control Switch

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Installation Instructions
7Remove OEM Seat Pedestal
Remove the two front pedestal mounting
bolts using a T40 Torx wrench. Keep the
hardware.
7a
6b
Cable tie the motor harness together and
to the bottom of the seat as shown.
Disconnect Power Seat Motors
Disconnect the power harness to each of
the three power seat motors mounted on
the seat pedestal. The harnesses have red
connector plugs.
66a
Disconnect three Motor Harness
Power Seat Motor Harness
Cable Tied to Seat Bottom
T40 Torx Bolts
Front

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Installation Instructions
7b
Remove the two rear pedestal mounting
bolts using a T40 Torx wrench. Keep the
hardware.
8a
8b
8Remove the Bolts securing Power Base
to the Seat Back
The power seat base is bolted to the seat
back. Remove OEM seat back mounting
bolt using a 15MM wrench. The passenger
side of the seat assembly is shown in
Photo 8a. Keep the hardware.
Remove OEM seat back mounting bolts
using a 15MM wrench. The drivers side of
the seat assembly is shown in Photo 8b.
Keep all hardware.
Rear
T40 Torx Bolts
OEM Seat Back
Securement Bolt
OEM Seat Back
Securement Bolts

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Installation Instructions
9Mount the Manual Slide Tracks
Seat back (passenger side) bolt here.
Seat back (driver side) bolts here.
Top View of Part # 61704 View of Installed
Manual Slide Tracks
Mount the manual slide tracks to the seat
bottom using a T40 wrench to secure the OEM
bolts that previously secured the power slide
assembly to the seat bottom.
Note: To access the mounting holes, slide the
lower track of the manual slide assemblies.
Apply Loctite®or other thread locking com-
pound to the mounting bolts. Tighten se-
curely. Torque Specifications: 17 foot
pounds.
Note: Be sure to set the slide position on the
manual slide tracks before mounting the seat
assembly to the Companion Seat base. The
“front-to-back” position of the seat is not
adjustable after the seat assembly has been
mounted.
Top View of Part # 61705
10 Secure Manual Slide Seat assembly to Seat Back
Secure the seat back to the manual slide
tracks using a 15MM wrench on the OEM
bolts retained from Step 8. There is one bolt
on the passenger side and two bolts securing
the drivers side of the seat back. Apply
Loctite®or other thread locking compound to
the mounting bolts. Tighten securely.
Torque Specifications: 30 foot pounds
(passenger), 33 foot pounds (driver).
OEM Seat Back
Securement Bolts
10a 10b