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 Owners Manual: SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Vehicle Specific Body Construction

For recommended metal repair guidelines and recommendations, refer to the following illustrations and: For additional information, refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Specifications). Steel Type Legend Item Steel Type Color 1 Mild Steel Yellow 2 Bake Hardened Steel (BH) Light Blue 3 Solid Solution Strength Pink 4 High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Dark Blue 5 Dual Phase (DP) 500, 600 Class Steel Green 6 Dual Phase (DP) 700, 800, 900, 1000 Class Steel Fuchsia 7 Laminate Steel Teal 8 Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) Martensitic, Boron Red 9 Transformation Induced Plasticity Steel (TRIP) Gold 10 Aluminum Purple Front Structure Item Description Steel Type 1 Radiator support Magnesium alloy 2 Bracket High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 350 steel 3 Bracket Aluminum alloy 4 Suspension housing Aluminum alloy 5 Reinforcement High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 350 steel 6 Reinforcement Boron and Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel 7 Reinforcement Boron and Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel 8 Bracket Aluminum alloy 9 Side member assembly Aluminum alloy 10 Fender apron tube Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel Front Bumper Item Description Steel Type 1 Bumper assembly High strength aluminum Dash Panel and Front Fenders Item Description Steel Type 1 Crossmember Boron steel 2 Dash panel Mild steel 3 Cowl top panel Mild steel 4 Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel 5 Front crossmemembr extension Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel 6 Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel 7 Fender assembly (LH/RH) Bake Hardened (BH) 210 steel 8 Bracket Mild steel Body Side Inner Panels NOTE: Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar...

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