Seat Armrest - Front: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Press the check lever of the seat armrest lid to reset the latch mechanism, allowing both of the latch buttons to function.

Fig 1: Locating Seat Armrest Lid

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Press the passenger side latch button.

Fig 2: Locating Passenger Side Latch Button

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Place the seat armrest lid onto the passenger side of the seat armrest base and pull the lid toward the driver side until the lid and base have maximum engagement.

Fig 3: Locating Passenger Side Of Seat Armrest Base

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Engage the seat armrest lid.
- Press the check lever.
- While holding down the check lever, press the driver side latch button.
- When the seat armrest lid is engaged, a "pop" noise will be heard and the driver side button will depress.

Fig 4: Locating Passenger Side Latch Button

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Release the check lever.

Fig 5: Locating Check Lever

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Release the driver side latch button.

Fig 6: Locating Driver Side Latch Button

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Drop the seat armrest lid from a 45-degree angle so that the lid closes securely.
Open and close the seat armrest lid 3 times from each side to make sure the lid is correctly retained.
Install the armrest and 2 pivot screws.

Fig 7: Locating Armrest And Pivot Screws

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Install the 2 pivot screw covers.

Fig 8: Locating Pivot Screw Covers

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