Lincoln Aviator: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Cushion Adjuster - Vehicles With: Multi-Contour Seats

Removal

NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.

1. Remove the front seat cushion cover.
   Refer to: Front Seat Cushion Cover - Vehicles With: Multi-Contour Seats (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

Cushion adjuster

1. 
   Remove the front seat cushion blower motor.
   
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Rotate the blower motor 45 degrees clockwise.
      

1. 1. NOTE: After disconnecting the hose and lock assembly, 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 front seat cushion adjuster hose assembly from the SCMG.
      
   2. Detach the retainers and position the front seat cushion adjuster hose assembly aside.
      

1. 
   Detach the front seat cushion adjuster retainers.
   
   1. Lift the cushion adjuster bladders.
      
   2. Detach the retainers.
      
   3. Detach the front seat cushion blower motor duct.
      

1. Route out the hoses and remove the front seat cushion adjuster.
   

Cushion side bolster

1. Release the front seat cushion cover from the retainers.
   

1. Release the front seat backrest cover tabs.
   

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

1. Detach the retainers and remove the front seat cushion side bolster.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.