Lincoln Nautilus: Front Seats / Driver Front Seat Module (DSM). Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: DSM shown, SCMB (front passenger seat control module) is similar.

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

All vehicles

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

   NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current DSM or SCMB (front passenger seat control module) installed. If the current DSM or SCMB (front passenger seat control module) does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.

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

Vehicles with heated/ventilated seats

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

   NOTE: The SCME is integral to the DSM . PMI is required on both the DSM and the SCME when a new DSM is installed.

   NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current SCME installed. If the current SCME does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.

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

All vehicles

1. NOTE: Vehicles without multi-contour seats, the DSM outboard mounting tab is located under the front seat front shield as shown.

   Remove the screws, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the DSM .
   Torque: 19 lb.in (2.1 Nm)

Installation

All vehicles

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. 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 heated/ventilated seats

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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.