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: Description and Operation - Interior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation System Diagram Item Description 1 Rear footwell ambient lighting LEDs 2 LIN 3 DDM 4 LH welcome mat lamp 5 RH welcome mat lamp 6 PDM 7 Front cup holder lighting LEDs 8 Front footwell ambient lighting LEDs 9 Rear door ambient lighting LEDs 10 HS-CAN1 11 APIM 12 HS-CAN3 13 FDIM 14 GWM 15 MS-CAN 16 Liftgate lamp 17 Vanity mirror lamps 18 Glove compartment lamp 19 Console/bin lamps 20 LH second row interior lamp 21 RH second row interior lamp 22 Cargo lamp 23 Third row interior lamp 24 LIN 25 Overhead console 26 RGTM 27 LIN 28 Headlamp switch 29 Scuff plate lamps 30 Second row cup holder lighting LEDs 31 Front door ambient lighting LEDs 32 Instrument panel ambient lamps 33 Center console pass thru ambient lamp 34 Door latch control modules 35 Door ajar switch 36 Rear door puddle lamps 37 LIN 38 BCM 39 Exterior door handle LEDs Network Message Chart DDM And PDM Network Input Messages Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose Welcome mat lamp activation GWM Provides welcome mat lamp request from the GWM to activate the exterior mirror welcome mat lamps...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Third Row Seat Head Restraint

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal Remove the third row seat backrest cover. Refer to: Third Row Seat Backrest Cover (501-10C Third Row Seats, Removal and Installation). Remove the third row seat backrest foam pin-type retainers...

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