Removal And 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.

NOTE: For component identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Front in this service information.

All Seats

1.

WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

For passenger seat, turn the ignition OFF and wait at least one minute.

2.

Position the seat all the way forward and down.

All Seats Except Limo or Livery

3.

Slide up and remove the cushion side shield cover.

4.

Remove the safety belt anchor.
- For driver seat, remove the bolt and separate the safety belt anchor.
- For passenger seat, disconnect the Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) electrical connector, remove the bolt and safety belt anchor.

5.

Position the seat all the way up.

6.

Separate the carpet flap toe-kick.
1. 1.
  
  Separate the J-clip from the cushion frame.
1. 2.
  
  Peel the carpet flap toe-kick up and remove the pin-type retainers from the cushion side shield.

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7.

From the front of the seat, disengage the wire harness retainer and disconnect the seat control switch electrical connectors.

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8.

Remove the cushion side shield.
1. 1.
  
  Remove the scrivet at the back.
1. 2.
  
  Remove the screw at the front.
1. 3.
  
  Pull out at the side to release 3 retaining clips.
  - At installation, return all retaining clips back to the cushion side shield before installing the shield.
1. 4.
  
  Slide down and separate the hook.

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9.

Remove the seat control switch in the following sequence.
1. 1.
  
  Remove the screws and the seat control switch cover.
1. 2.
  
  Remove the seat control switch from the cushion side shield.

Limo or Livery Seats

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All Seats

11.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Passenger seat

12.

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