Lincoln Corsair: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat
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:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
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Position the front seat to access all seat mounting bolts.
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Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Disconnect the front seat wiring harness electrical connectors.
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Detach the front seat wiring harness retainer.
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Disconnect the front seat electrical connectors.
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Remove the front seat bolt covers.
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NOTE:
Follow the unique instructions or graphics for this step in the installation.
Remove the front seat.
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Remove and discard the bolts.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install the front seat bolts in the following sequence.
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Install the front inboard bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Install the front outboard bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Install the rear inboard bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Install the rear outboard bolt.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Repower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm.
Refer to: Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
If equipped.
Remove the push nuts and the cowl panel grille insulation panel.
Remove the clips...
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
NOTICE:
Precise tolerances are required when manufacturing a
steering column. Never install a repaired, rebuilt, aftermarket, or
remanufactured steering column...