Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat

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.

Move the seat to the full upward position and forward or rearward to access all the front seat bolts.

Depower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).

Disconnect the front seat harness electrical connector.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
1. Detach the wiring harness retainer.

Remove the front seat bolt covers.

Remove the front seat.
- Remove and discard the bolts.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Install the front seat bolts in the following sequence.
1. Install the front inboard bolt.
  Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
1. Install the front outboard bolt.
  Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
1. Install the rear inboard bolt.
  Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
1. Install the rear outboard bolt.
  Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

Repower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).

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)...

Removal and Installation - Front Seat Backrest

Removal WARNING: The following procedure describes critical repair steps required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and steps carefully...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Third Row Seats

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Module DTC Description Action SCMJ B11CE:11 Left Seat Left Motor Output:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B11CE:13 Left Seat Left Motor Output:Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B11CE:15 Left Seat Left Motor Output:Circuit Short To Battery Or Open GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B1231:1C Right Seat:Circuit Voltage Out Of Range GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B1231:54 Right Seat:Missing Calibration GO to Pinpoint Test D SCMJ B1231:63 Right Seat:Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B1231:99 Right Seat:Exceeded Learning Limit GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B1232:1C Left Seat:Circuit Voltage Out Of Range GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B1232:54 Left Seat:Missing Calibration GO to Pinpoint Test D SCMJ B1232:63 Left Seat:Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B1232:99 Left Seat:Exceeded Learning Limit GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B1536:11 Left Seat Left Motor Speed/Position Sensor:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B1536:12 Left Seat Left Motor Speed/Position Sensor:Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B154B:11 Third Row Seat Fold Switch:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test A SCMJ B154B:13 Third Row Seat Fold Switch:Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test A SCMJ B154B:2A Third Row Seat Fold Switch:Stuck in Range GO to Pinpoint Test A SCMJ B154C:11 Right Seat Right Motor Speed/Position Sensor:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B154C:12 Right Seat Right Motor Speed/Position Sensor:Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B154D:11 Right Seat Right Motor Output:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B154D:13 Right Seat Right Motor Output:Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B154D:15 Right Seat Right Motor Output:Circuit Short To Battery Or Open GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ U0100:87 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A":Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test E SCMJ U0140:87 Lost Communication With Body Control Module:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test F SCMJ U1000:00 Solid State Driver Protection Active -Driver Disabled:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test G SCMJ U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test H SCMJ U3000:49 Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure GO to Pinpoint Test I SCMJ U3003:17 Battery Voltage:Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test J Symptom Chart(s) Symptom Chart: Third Row Seats Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar. All sides Release the clips and remove the instrument panel side trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover Remove the cowl side trim panel...

Activating Intelligent Access

The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the door or luggage compartment you intend to lock or unlock.

At a Door

Electronic door handles are on each door. Gently depress the switch inside the exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. An unlock symbol illuminates on the door window trim indicating your vehicle is unlocked.

Lincoln Aviator. Activating Intelligent Access