Aviator 2WD V8-4.6L DOHC (2003)
Seat Track: Customer Interest
Interior - Front Seat Movement On Accel./Decel.
TSB 05-4-16
03/07/05
FRONT SEAT(S) SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHEN
ACCELERATING AND/OR DECELERATING
FORD:
2002-2005 Explorer
LINCOLN:
2003-2005 Aviator
MERCURY:
2002-2005 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2002-2005 Explorer 4dr/Mountaineer and 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator vehicles may exhibit a slight movement from the front seat(s) when
accelerating and/or decelerating.
ACTION
Install a clip into the seat track to correct the condition. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
WARNING
THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MUST BE DEPOWERED WHEN PERFORMING THIS REPAIR. THIS SERVICE
PROCEDURE MAY REQUIRE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLES SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AND AIR BAG MODULE.
FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND STEPS IN WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION 501-20B DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING THE SRS.
NOTE
THE SRS MUST BE FULLY OPERATIONAL AND FREE OF FAULTS BEFORE RELEASING THE VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER.
NOTE
DRIVER SEAT IS SHOWN, PASSENGER SEAT IS SIMILAR.
1.
Position the seat(s) to allow access to all four (4) mounting bolts.
2.
Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in Workshop Manual
Section 501-20B.
3.
Remove the four (4) seat track bolt covers to expose the seat track bolts.
4.
Remove the four (4) seat track mounting bolts.
5.
Disconnect the seat electrical connectors.
6.
Lift the seat and position it so the bottom of the seat track is exposed.
NOTE
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE SEAT FROM THE VEHICLE TO PERFORM THE CLIP INSTALLATION.