Seat Front: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Make sure the front passenger seat is correctly installed and fastened to the vehicle. Do not force the alignment to the floorpan mounting holes. If the seat does not align to the floorpan mounting holes, repair the seat or floorpan as needed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect operation of the occupant classification system (OCS) and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

All seats

1.

Position the seat in the vehicle.

2.

Connect the seat electrical connector(s) and attach the wire harness to the pin-type retainer.

3.

Insert the 2 seat track rear locator pins into the Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement(SPACE®) tube.

4.

WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any airbag when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Charging System .

5.

Position the seat all the way rearward.

6.

Install the 2 front mounting bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

7.

Install the inboard and outboard front covers.

8.

Position the seat all the way forward and down.

9.

WARNING: Always deplete the backup power supply before repairing or installing any new front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) component and before servicing, removing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side impact sensors or the restraints control module (RCM). Nearby components include doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables .

10.

Install the 2 rear mounting bolts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

11.

Install the safety belt anchor bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- For passenger seat, connect the BTS electrical connector.

12.

Install the cushion side shield cover.

13.

Repower the SRS.
If a passenger seat has been serviced, do not prove out the SRS at this time. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING

Passenger seat

14.

Carry out the Occupant Classification System(OCS) System Reset. For additional information, refer to the General Procedures portion of Supplemental Restraint System .