Lincoln Aviator: Rear Seats / Folding the Second Row Outermost Seats Flat

Lift the handle and fold the seat backrest
forward until it is flat.
WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle
with a seat that is unlatched or in the
folded position. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death in the event of a sudden stop or
crash...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear spoiler.
Refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the high mounted stoplamp plugs shown...