OEM 2000 Lincoln LS Seat Cushion

2000 Lincoln LS Seat Cushion Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the power lumbar seat cushion on 2000 Lincoln LS?

  A: Service and repair operations for the power lumbar seat cushion start with removing the front seat. Start by removing the seat backrest trim panel through the process of extracting pin-type retainers present at its bottom edge. The procedure starts with positioning your hands near the trim panel bottom while using a finger to push inside the left-side map pocket lip before moving the panel to the right to detach the left J-hook; do the same for the right side by sliding the panel to the left. Use top pressure to slide your hand downward on the trim panel until the top J-hooks become disengaged and pull out the panel to examine the J-hooks as well as pin-type retainers for destruction. Front seat back trim covers from side air bag-equipped seats need replacement after any damage which renders them unrepairable even though cleaning remains possible. Be cautious while removing the J-hooks and pin-type retainers to prevent any damage to them. First remove the front cushion side shield followed by the seat track then disconnect the seat regulator control switch until you free the J-hooks and seat cushion trim cover can be taken off. The J-hooks and seat trim cover should be installed first then the front cushion side shield and seat track and seat regulator control switch. To reinstall the seat backrest trim panel first angle the top section inward until the upper J-hooks become engaged followed by proper alignment of the lower pin-type retaining hooks which should be installed in the seat backrest frame structure. Place your hand palm-down to position the J-clips on the trim panel by pressing the panel into the seat center before checking its stability through gentle movements on the bottom and side and top sections. The seat back trim panel J-hooks must be inspected for damage before replacement with new pin-type retainers during original trim panel reinstallation. After reattaching the seat verify that the restraint system functions properly while testing the air bag system activation.