Lincoln Aviator: Front Seats / Removal and Installation - Front Head Restraint

Removal

NOTE: This procedure is for vehicles equipped with power head restraint only.

NOTE: Drivers seat shown, passenger seat similar.

1. Remove the front seat.
   Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the front seat backrest panel.
   Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Panel (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the front head restraint.
   
   1. Using your fingers, press the retaining clips toward each other to release the front head restraint posts.
      
   2. Lift and remove the front head restraint.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

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

   Operate the power head restraint in all directions through the full range of travel to set soft stops and avoid a premature stopping point occurrence after the vehicle is returned to the customer.