Lincoln Navigator: Third Row Seats / Third Row Double Seat Frame. Removal and Installation

Removal

  WARNING: The following procedure describes critical repair steps required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to the seat structure. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the seat components and increases the risk of serious personal injury.

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

1. Remove the third double row seat.
   Refer to: Third Row Seat (501-10C Third Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezels.
   

1. 1. Release the third row double seat backrest cover the J-clip.
      
   2. Unzip the third row double seat backrest cover.
      
   3. Position the third row double seat backrest cover flap aside.
      

1. Remove the pin-type retainers and position the third row double seat backrest cover straps aside.
   

1. Lift the third row double seat backrest cover.
   

1. Remove the screws and the third row double seat RH side shield.
   

1. Remove the screws and the third row double seat LH side shield.
   

1. On both sides.
   Remove the screws and the third row double seat pivot arm covers.
   

1. Remove the bolts and the third row double seat frame.
   Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Remove the third row double seat cushion cover.
   Refer to: Third Row Double Seat Cushion Cover (501-10C Third Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

Installation

1. NOTE: Transfer components to the new third row double seat frame as necessary.

   To install, reverse the removal procedures.