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Lincoln Aviator: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Head Restraint

Removal

NOTE: This procedure is for vehicles equipped with power head restraint only.

NOTE: Drivers seat shown, passenger seat similar.

Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).

Remove the front seat backrest panel.
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Panel (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).

Remove the front head restraint.
1. Using your fingers, press the retaining clips toward each other to release the front head restraint posts.
1. Lift and remove the front head restraint.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Operate the power head restraint in all directions through the full range of travel to set soft stops and avoid a premature stopping point occurrence after the vehicle is returned to the customer.

Removal and Installation - Driver Multi-Contour Seat Module [SCMG]

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: Drivers seat SCMG (driver multi-contour seat module) shown, passenger seat SCMH (passenger multi-contour seat module) similar...

Removal and Installation - Front Head Restraint Guide Sleeve

Removal NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar. Remove the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Stabilizer Bar Link

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...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner

Removal WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...

Emergency Locking

Each door has a backup power system which allows the door to function if your vehicle has no power. The system has a limited number of operations before the power is depleted and turns off. When the system turns off, the door remains open and unlatched and does not close.

If your vehicle has no power and the backup power system is turned off, you can close and secure your vehicle by manually resetting each door latch using a key in the position shown.