Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Seats / Rear Seat Backrest Cover. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
LH rear seat shown, RH rear seat similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the rear seat backrest.
Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest (501-10 Rear Seats)
.
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Remove the rear head restraint guide sleeves.
Refer to: Rear Head Restraint Guide Sleeve (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
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If equipped.
Remove the child safety seat tether anchor bezels and the seatbelt guide bezel.
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If equipped.
Remove the rear seat armrest.
Refer to: Rear Seat Armrest (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Release the U-clip and remove the backrest recline handle.
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Remove the outboard side shield.
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Remove the fastener.
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Remove the fastener.
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Remove the fasteners and the inboard side shield.
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Detach the rear center seatbelt lower anchor.
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Remove the fastener.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
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Route the seatbelt through the upper backrest cover.
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Release the lower J-clip and unzip the backrest cover.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the heated seat electrical connector.
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NOTICE:
Use care when separating the backrest cover from the
hook-and-loop strip or the hook-and-loop can be torn from the foam pad.
NOTICE:
Use care when separating the backrest cover from the
hook-and-arrow strip or the hook-and-arrow can be torn from the foam
pad.
Remove the rear seat backrest cover.
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If equipped.
Route the heated seat wire harness through the rear seat backrest cover.
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Disengage the backrest cover hook-and-loop and hook-and-arrow strips from the backrest foam.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
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Remove the backrest foam.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
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Remove the RH rear seat backrest spring cover.
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Remove the pin-type retainer.
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Remove the screw.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
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Remove the LH rear seat backrest spring cover.
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Remove the pin-type retainer.
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Remove the screw.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Release the rear seat cushion front locking tabs.
Release the rear seat cushion...
Other information:
Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom
Action
Driver Aid & Information >
Universal Remote >
Performance >
Inoperative
GO to Pinpoint Test A
Symptom Chart(s)..
Climate Control – Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the volume of air to the rear
passenger compartment limited ?
Objects may obstruct the air direction
to the rear passenger compartment.
Make sure objects have not been
placed under the front seats.
Why is the volume of air from the air vents reduced?
The air intake area at the base of the
windshield could be obstructed. Make
sure the air ..