Lincoln Corsair: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Seat Backrest Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.

1. Move the front seat to the full upward and forward position.
   

1. Depower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. 
   Release the front seat backrest panel straps.
   
   1. Detach the side airbag electrical connector.
      
   2. Release the front seat backrest panel straps.
      

1. NOTICE: The front seat backrest panel finish can be easily marred or torn, use care when working around it.

   On both sides, grasp the backrest panel where it meets the module trim, pull to release the clips and separate the front seat backrest panel from the module trim.
   

1. NOTICE: The front seat backrest panel finish can be easily marred or torn, use care when working around it.

   On both sides, using the interior trim remover, place it in between the plastic substrate and the clip, pry and detach the module clips from the front seat backrest panel windows.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Pull out at the bottom, release the clips and detach the front seat backrest panel from the backrest frame.
   

1. Pull out at the sides of the front seat backrest panel.
   

1. Pull down and out and remove the front seat backrest panel.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Repower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).