Lincoln Navigator: Front Seats / Front Seat Bolster Paddle. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Recline the front seat backrest to ease detachment of the front seat backrest lower cover.
   

1. 
   Position the front seat backrest lower cover assembly to access the front seat bolster paddle(s).
   
   1. Detach the front seat cover assembly from the front seat backrest module retainers.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. On both side.
      Position the front seat backrest cover assembly to release the retainers.
      
   3. Slide the front seat backrest cover assembly up to release the retainers.
      

1. NOTE: The front seat backrest cover assembly is shown removed for clarity.

   Remove the bolts and the front seat bolster paddle.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.