Lincoln Navigator: Third Row Seats / Third Row Single 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 single row seat.
   Refer to: Third Row Seat (501-10C Third Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezel.
   

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

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

1. Lift the third row single seat backrest cover.
   

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

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

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

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

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

Installation

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

   To install, reverse the removal procedures.