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

Removal

Passenger seat

1. Remove the OCS.
   Refer to: Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor - Vehicles With: Multi-Contour Seats (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
   

Driver seat

1. NOTE: Driver seat with power head restraint shown, other seats similar.

   Raise and extend the leg extensions to ease retainer access.
   

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

1. Disconnect the front seat cushion heater mat electrical connector and position aside.
   

1. Detach the cushion cover J-clips from the seat cushion extensions.
   

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

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.

   Detach the multi-contour seat cushion hose retainers, release the locking tab, disconnect the hose and lock assembly from the SCMG and route the hose assembly out from the backrest.
   

1. At the attachment points, slide the seat cushion assembly rearward and upward, detaching the cushion assembly from the cushion module.
   

1. 1. NOTE: Only the carrier portion of the seat cushion is shown.

      Push the rear of the seat cushion up, disengaging the carrier from the locator pins.
      
   2. Pull the seat cushion out from between the seat track and backrest.
      

1. NOTE: For correct installation, note the location of the cushion heater mat wiring harness pigtail as it passes through the seat.

   
   Remove the front seat cushion foam and cover as an assembly.
   
   • Pull the front seat cushion cover, foam and heater mat pigtail out from between the seat track and backrest.
     

All seats

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

   Release the front seat cushion cover from the retainers.
   

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

   Release the front seat backrest cover tabs.
   

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

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

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

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

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

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.