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Driver Front Seat Module (DSM): Installation

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

All vehicles 

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the DSM or SCMB (front passenger seat control module) following the on-screen instructions.

    Vehicles with climate controlled seats 

  3. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new DSM.

    Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the SCME following the on-screen instructions.

    All vehicles 

  4. Repower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
  5. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new DSM.

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

    Vehicles with memory steering column 

  6. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new DSM.

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