Front Seat Backrest: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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

Remove the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat .
Remove the side shield screws.

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Remove the LH side shield.
1. Lift the side shield and pull outward.
2. Push the side shield forward.
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Remove the RH side shield.
1. Lift the side shield and pull outward.
2. Push the side shield forward.
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Remove the front seat cushion cover. Refer to: Front Seat Cushion Cover .
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.

If equipped with multi-contour seats.Disconnect the front seat cushion adjuster hose assembly
1. Release the locking tab and disconnect the front seat cushion adjuster hose assembly from the SCMG.
2. Detach the pin-type retainer and position the front seat cushion adjuster hose assembly aside.
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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 electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harnesses aside.
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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 .
NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the side airbag. Refer to: Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .
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 Without: Multi-Contour Seats . Refer to: Front Seat Power Lumbar Assembly - Vehicles With: Multi-Contour Seats .
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 .
NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Detach the wiring harness retainer and feed the wiring harness through the front seat backrest.

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

Disconnect the electrical connectors and position aside.

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

Remove the front seat backrest wiring harness.
- Remove the screws.
- Cut the tie strap.
- Detach the retainers.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the screws.

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

Remove the front seat backrest module bolts.
1. Remove the bolt.
  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
2. Remove the 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.

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