Front Seat Track Motor: Installation

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

NOTE: Use the bolts from the old front seat track motor.

Install the 4 front seat track motor bolts.

Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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NOTE: When using a drill to move the seat track, do not move the seat track to its forward or rearward end of travel stops, otherwise a new seat track must be installed.

NOTE: Be sure to drive the seat track evenly or the track will bind during movement.

NOTE: Rotate the cables using 2 drills operating at similar speeds to most efficiently position seat track.

Insert the original seat track motor drive cables and drive the gearbox and front seat track uniformly until the rear edge of the upper and lower seat tracks are flush. Use the General Equipment: Electric Drill

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On both sides of the front seat track, check that the rear edges of the upper and lower front seat track rails align with each other.

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Remove and discard the 4 front seat track motor bolts.

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NOTE: Install a new seat track if the block is not in place.

Verify that the block is in place at the rear of the inboard seat track.

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Pull the long drive cable on the new motor assembly out of the sheathing, as shown, to aid installation.

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Reposition the front seat track motor drive cable and the front seat track motor into the front seat track.

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Reposition the front seat track motor drive cable into the front seat track drive.

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NOTE: Do not severely bend the short cable during installation or damage to the cable will occur.

Reposition the front seat track motor and seat track drive cable into the front seat track and drive.

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NOTE: Do not cross-thread the bolts; they are load-bearing. If the bolts are cross-threaded, a new seat track must be installed.

Install the 4 new front seat track motor bolts.

Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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Reposition the wire harness and secure the 3 retainers.

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Connect the front seat track motor electrical connector, reposition the wire harness and secure the retainer.

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Reposition the wire harness and secure the retainer.

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Position the front seat cushion side shield and connect the front seat control switch electrical connector.

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1. Position the front seat cushion side shield into the front seat track and slide rearward to engage into the bracket.
2. Lift the rear of the front seat cushion side shield upward slightly.
3. Install the front seat cushion side shield into correct position and push downward to engage the locking tabs.
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Install the 2 front seat cushion side shield screws.

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Install the front seat. REFER to: Front Seat .
Driver seat
NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Operate the seat in all directions through the full range of travel to set soft stops and avoid a premature stopping point occurrence after the vehicle is returned to the customer.