Seat Backrest - Front: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Lincoln MKS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front .
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Driver side shown in illustration, passenger side similar.
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Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat - Front .
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Remove the recliner cover.- 1.
Remove the recliner cover screw.
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Remove the recliner cover scrivet.
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Lift the hook and remove the recliner cover.
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From the front of the seat, disengage the wire harness retainer and disconnect the seat control switch connectors.
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Remove the seat cushion side shield from the seat cushion.- 1.
Remove the screw at the front of the cushion side shield.
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Remove the pushpin and scrivet at the rear of the cushion side shield.
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Disengage the cushion side shield retainers from the seat cushion.
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- 8.NOTE: Driver side shown in illustration, passenger similar.
Disconnect the seat backrest wiring and Active Motion® hoses (if equipped) from the under the seat cushion.
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Disconnect the side air bag electrical connector and retainer.
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Disconnect the seat backrest electrical connector and retainer.
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Disconnect the Active Motion® hoses (if equipped), and route the wire harness(es) and hoses through the hole in the carpet flap toe-kick.
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