Lincoln Navigator: Third Row Seats / Third Row Seat. 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.

NOTE: Short wheel base shown, long wheel base similar.

1. Position the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside.
   

1. Release the clips and the liftgate scuff plate trim panel.
   

1. Remove the load floor cover.
   

1. Position the load floor storage compartment cover up.
   

1. Remove the vehicle jack assembly.
   

1. Disconnect the keyless entry rear antenna electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the load floor storage compartment bolts.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the load floor storage compartment.
   

1. 
   Disconnect the third row center seatbelt from the third row center seatbelt retractor mini-buckle.
   
   1. Press the release button.
      
   2. Release the third row center seatbelt.
      

Third row double seat

1. Position the second row seat to the furthest forward position.
   

1. 
   Remove the third row double seat front bolts.
   
   1. Remove the bolt covers.
      
   2. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

1. 1. Pull up the elastic strap.
      
   2. Feed the third row center seatbelt retractor mini-buckle into the seat cushion pocket.
      
   3. Feed the third row double seat outer seatbelt buckle into the seat cushion pocket.
      

1. 1. Disconnect the third row double seat electrical connector.
      
   2. If equipped.
      Disconnect the third row double seat outer seatbelt buckle electrical connector.
      

1. 
   Remove the third row double seat.
   
   1. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
   2. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
   3. Pull the third row double seat outer seatbelt buckle through the seat cushion.
      

Third row single seat

1. Position the second row seat to the furthest forward position.
   

1. 
   Remove the third row single seat front bolts.
   
   1. Remove the bolt covers.
      
   2. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the third row single seat.
   
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
   3. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Using a diagnostic scan tool, select SCMJ to carry out the relearn procedure.