Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Third Row Seats / Removal and Installation - Third Row Seat Backrest Cover

Lincoln Aviator: Third Row Seats / Removal and Installation - Third Row Seat Backrest Cover

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.

  1. Remove the third row seat backrest.
    Refer to: Third Row Seat Backrest (501-10C Third Row Seats, Removal and Installation).

    1. Release the spring tension.
      Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    1. Remove the third row head restraint pad.
  1. Release the tabs and remove the manual head restraint release handle bezel.
  1. Detach the J-clip from the third row seat frame.
  1. Release the third row seat backrest cover J-clip.
  1. Release the tabs and remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezel.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
  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.


    Remove the third row seat backrest cover.
    1. Roll the backrest cover up while detaching the hook-and-loop strips.
    1. Route the manual head restraint release strap through the backrest cover.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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