Lincoln Aviator: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components
and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to
the seat structure. Failure to follow step instructions may result in
incorrect operation of the seat components and increases the risk of
serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
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Move the seat to the full upward position and forward or rearward to access all the front seat bolts.
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Depower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Disconnect the front seat harness electrical connector.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Remove the front seat bolt covers.
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Remove the front seat.
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Remove and discard the bolts.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install the front seat bolts in the following sequence.
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Install the front inboard bolt.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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Install the front outboard bolt.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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Install the rear inboard bolt.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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Install the rear outboard bolt.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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Repower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully...
Other information:
The body consists of the following:
Front bumper constructed of high-strength aluminum
Rear bumper constructed of Boron and HSLA ultra high-strength steels
Front frame rails constructed of high-strength aluminum
Rear frame rails constructed of Boron ultra high-strength steel
Fender reinforcement tube constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 800 high-strength steel
Cast aluminum fender apron assembly
Liftgate outer panel constructed of mild steel
Body structure constructed of Boron, Dual Phase (DP) and high-strength steels
Roof panel reinforcements constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 600 and mild steel
Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors and hood
Bodyside outer panels constructed of mild steel
Steel hood hinges
Mastic pads used on floor pan for sound deadening
Front End Panel Margining
NOTE:
Margining specifications apply to left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) side of the vehicle unless stated...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connector...