Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Seats / Power Fold Seat Motor. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: LH rear seat shown, RH rear seat similar.

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

1. Remove the rear seat backrest.
   Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the power fold seat motor screws.
   Torque: 31 lb.in (3.5 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the rear seat backrest outboard side shield.
   
   1. Release the U-clip and remove the backrest recline handle.
      
   2. Remove the fastener and side shield.
      

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   

1. 
   Release the power fold motor cable.
   
   1. Detach the upper cable.
      
   2. Detach the center cable.
      
   3. Lift and release the lower cable. Route the cable through the seat frame opening.
      

1. Remove the power fold seat motor.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.