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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1320 (SEAT SYSTEM - SEATS)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONSEATSFRONT SEATSNOTES
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD
Front Seats: Notes
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The front seats are available in 3 styles:
- Executive series (power lumbar)
- Signature series (trim cover like Executive series with memory, power lumbar and heat standard)
- Signature L series (unique trim style with memory, power lumbar and heat standard)
The power seats have the following serviceable items:
- Head restraint attached to the seat backrest
- Head restraint guides attached to the seat backrest frame
- Power recliner attached to the seat backrest and seat track
- Power lumbar assembly attached to the seat backrest frame (if equipped)
- Seat backrest foam pad attached to the backrest frame (includes heater mat, if equipped)
- Side air bag module attached to the seat backrest frame
- Seat backrest frame attached to the seat track
- Seat backrest cover attached to the backrest foam pad
- Seat cushion cover attached to the cushion foam pad
- Seat track
- Front seat track motor and transmission assembly attached to the seat track
- Seat cushion frame attached to the seat track
- Driver seat cushion foam pad attached to the cushion frame (includes heater mat, if equipped)
- Passenger seat Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system attached to the seat cushion frame (includes cushion foam pad)
- Passenger seat cushion heater mat (if equipped) (only to be attached to a new OCS system foam pad)
- Power lumbar switch attached to the seat cushion frame (if equipped)
- Driver Seat Module (DSM) attached to the driver seat track (if equipped)
- Memory seat position sensors attached to the driver seat track motors (if equipped)
- Seat position sensor attached to the driver seat track
- Driver and passenger seat control switches attached to the front door trim panels (includes memory switch buttons on driver side, if equipped)
- Driver and passenger heated seat switch attached to the front door trim panels
- Heated seat module attached to the front passenger door (if equipped)
- Safety belt buckles attached to the seat track
The front 20 percent seat has the following features:
- Serviceable armrest assembly attached to the cushion frame and folds upright as the 20 percent seat backrest
- Serviceable center console lid that opens in 2 directions
- Serviceable armrest pivot screw covers
- Cup holder that is built into the cushion
- Telephone docking station in console (if equipped)
- Seat backrest impact locking pin (keeps the seat backrest locked in the vertical position in the event of a collision)
NOTE:
Refer to Seat Armrest - FrontΒ for the sequence of steps required for the removal and installation of the seat armrest lid.
NOTE:
Refer to Seat Armrest Locking Pin ResetΒ .
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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.