Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Backrest Cover - Vehicles With: Multi-Contour Seats

Lincoln Aviator: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Backrest Cover - Vehicles With: Multi-Contour Seats

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: Driver 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 seat backrest blower motor.
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Blower Motor (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).

1. Disconnect the front seat backrest heater mat electrical connector.
1. NOTE: After disconnecting the hose and lock assemblies, verify the black O-ring and white spacer remains with each hose.
  
  NOTE: When connecting the hose and lock assemblies, an audible click must be heard for correct installation.
  Release the locking tab and disconnect the hose and lock assembly from the SCMG.

1. On both sides.
  Detach the front seat backrest assembly from the backrest module retainers.
  Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
1. On both sides.
  Detach the front seat backrest assembly from the backrest module retainers.
  Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
1. Position the upper portion of the front seat backrest down.

Remove the front seat backrest cover assembly.
1. Detach the front seat backrest assembly from the backrest module retainers.
  Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
1. On both sides, position the front backrest assembly to release the retainers.
1. Slide the front seat backrest cover assembly up to release the retainers.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component or front seat backrest side bolster.

Detach the front seat backrest carrier from the vent bag.
1. Release the tabs.
1. Detach the front seat backrest carrier from the vent bag.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component or front seat backrest side bolster.
Detach the front seat backrest cover J-clips.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component or front seat backrest side bolster.
Release the front seat backrest cover tabs.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component or front seat backrest side bolster.
Release the hook-and-arrows and remove the front seat backrest cover carrier.

NOTICE: Use care when separating the backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strips or the hook-and-loop strips may be torn from the backrest foam.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the front seat backrest cover.
1. Invert the front seat backrest cover.
1. Release the hook-and-loop strips.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Front Seat Backrest Cover - Vehicles Without: Multi-Contour Seats

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Removal and Installation - Front Seat Backrest Panel

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm

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 BCM B109F:01 Intrusion Sensor Module: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B BCM B109F:02 Intrusion Sensor Module: General Signal Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B BCM B109F:08 Intrusion Sensor Module: Bus Signal / Message Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B BCM B109F:49 Intrusion Sensor Module: Internal Electric Failure GO to Pinpoint Test E BCM B109F:55 Intrusion Sensor Module: Not Configured GO to Pinpoint Test F BCM B109F:97 Intrusion Sensor Module: Component or System Operation Obstructed or Blocked GO to Pinpoint Test B BCM B109F:9A Intrusion Sensor Module: Component or System Operating Conditions GO to Pinpoint Test B BCM B1305:01 Hood Switch: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B1305:11 Hood Switch: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B1305:15 Hood Switch: Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test D Symptom Chart Symptom Chart: Anti-Theft - Perimeter Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Transmission Cooling - Overview

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Children and Airbags

WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child restraint is installed all the way back.

Lincoln Aviator. Children and Airbags