Lincoln Navigator: Front Seats / Front Seat Backrest. Removal and Installation
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components
and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to
the seat structure. Failure to follow step instructions may result in
incorrect operation of the seat components and increases the risk of
serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Driver seat with power head restraint shown, other seats similar.
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Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the side shield screws.
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Remove the LH side shield.
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Lift the side shield and pull outward.
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Push the side shield forward.
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Remove the RH side shield.
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Lift the side shield and pull outward.
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Push the side shield forward.
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Remove the front seat cushion cover and foam as an assembly.
Refer to: Front Seat Cushion Cover (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the screws and the LH inner shield.
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Remove the screws and the RH inner shield.
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Disconnect the front seat backrest harness electrical connectors.
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Remove the bolts and the front seat backrest.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the front seat backrest cover.
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Cover - Vehicles With: Multi-Contour Seats (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Cover - Vehicles Without: Multi-Contour Seats (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the side airbag.
Refer to: Side Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the front seat power lumbar assembly
Refer to: Front Seat Power Lumbar Assembly - Vehicles With:
Multi-Contour Seats (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Front Seat Power Lumbar Assembly - Vehicles Without:
Multi-Contour Seats (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the front head restraint guide sleeves.
Refer to: Front Head Restraint Guide Sleeve (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Disconnect the front seat backrest recline motor electrical connector and position aside.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
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Remove the front seat backrest module screws.
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Disconnect the front seat backrest module motor bolt.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the front seat backrest module bolts.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the front seat backrest module.
Installation
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NOTE:
Transfer components to the new front seat backrest as necessary.
To install. reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully...
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the front seat backrest cover.
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Cover - Vehicles With: Multi-Contour Seats (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Symptom Chart
E Clutch
For E clutch operation, REFER to: E Clutch (307-01 Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Description and Operation).
E Clutch
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
E clutch does not apply
SSE mechanically stuck OFF
INSTALL a new sole..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
308-250
(T96T-7127-B)
Installer, Output Shaft Oil SealTKIT-1996-F/FMTKIT-1996-FLM2
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Spatula
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone SealantTA-29
WSS-M4G323-A8
Removal
Remove the transfer case.
Refer to: Transfer Case (307-07B Transf..