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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.

1. Remove the front seat.
   Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the front seat backrest panel.
   Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Panel (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. If equipped with heated/ventilated seats.
   Remove the front seat backrest blower motor.
   Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Blower Motor (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 1. Disconnect the front seat backrest heater mat electrical connector.
      
   2. Remove the front seat backrest cover carrier tie straps.
      

1. 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
   2. Position the front backrest assembly to release the retainers.
      
   3. Lift the front seat backrest cover assembly up to release the upper retainer.
      

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

   If equipped with heated/ventilated seats.
   Detach the front seat backrest carrier from the vent bag.
   
   1. Release the tabs.
      
   2. Detach the front seat backrest carrier from the vent bag.
      

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

   Detach the front seat backrest cover J-clips.
   

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

   Release the hook-and-arrows and remove the front seat backrest cover carrier.
   

1. 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.
      
   2. Release the hook-and-loop strips.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.