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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN2006NAVIGATOR 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONREAR SEAT - THIRD ROW
2006 Lincoln Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5
Rear Seat - Third Row
2006 Lincoln Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5SECTION Rear Seat - Third Row
REAR SEAT - THIRD ROW

Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
- To prevent possible damage to the third row seat or the safety belts, make sure that the safety belts are not fastened when moving the seat to the load floor position.
- Make sure that no objects such as books, purses or briefcases on the floor in front of the third row seats or on the seat cushion before lowering the backrest(s).
NOTE:The third row seat backrests need to be in the raised position for removal of the third row seats.
All seats
1. Remove the load floor panel.
2. Remove the jack assembly.
3. Remove the load floor panel latch striker bolts and the latch striker.
4. Remove the 3 pin-type retainers and the jack storage compartment liner.
5. Remove the 2 bolts in mid-floor panel support, lift on the front of mid-floor panel support to release the 3 retainer clips and remove the panel support.
Power-fold seats with inoperative motor, backrest in down position

6. Using a suitable tool, insert it in the outboard side of the third row power seat motor. Raise the seat backrest.
Power-fold seats with seized motor or drive cable damaged, backrest in down position

7. Cut and remove the power seat drive cable.

8. Using a suitable tool, insert it into the drive gear assembly and raise the seat backrest.
Power-fold seats
9. Detach the wire harness pin-type retainer, disconnect the power fold seat motor electrical connector and remove the pivot bolt.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
All seats
10. Remove the seat-to-floor front bolt covers by opening rear tabs and slide cover forward.
11. Remove the 2 seat riser-to-floor front bolts.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
12. Remove the 4 seat-to-floor rear bolts and remove the seat.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
14. Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after 60 percent seat installation.
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
- To prevent possible damage to the third row seat or the safety belts, make sure that the safety belts are not fastened when moving the seat to the load floor position.
- Make sure that no objects such as books, purses or briefcases on the floor in front of the third row seats or on the seat cushion before lowering the backrest(s).
NOTE:The third row seat backrests need to be in the raised position for removal of the third row seats.
All seats
1. Remove the load floor panel.
2. Remove the jack assembly.
3. Remove the load floor panel latch striker bolts and the latch striker.
4. Remove the 3 pin-type retainers and the jack storage compartment liner.
5. Remove the 2 bolts in mid-floor panel support, lift on the front of mid-floor panel support to release the 3 retainer clips and remove the panel support.
Power-fold seats with inoperative motor, backrest in down position
6. Using a suitable tool, insert it in the outboard side of the third row power seat motor. Raise the seat backrest.
Power-fold seats with seized motor or drive cable damaged, backrest in down position
7. Cut and remove the power seat drive cable.
8. Using a suitable tool, insert it into the drive gear assembly and raise the seat backrest.
Power-fold seats
9. Detach the wire harness pin-type retainer, disconnect the power fold seat motor electrical connector and remove the pivot bolt.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
All seats
10. Remove the seat-to-floor front bolt covers by opening rear tabs and slide cover forward.
11. Remove the 2 seat riser-to-floor front bolts.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
12. Remove the 4 seat-to-floor rear bolts and remove the seat.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
14. Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after 60 percent seat installation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.