OEM 2009 Lincoln Town Car Seat Motor

2009 Lincoln Town Car Seat Motor Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Ensure Proper Functioning of the Seat Motor in a 2009 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: The power seat motor repair process starts with removing the seat together with its track assembly. Connectors for the seat track motor need to be removed for adjusting the seat track position through specified power and ground input at individual pins. To safely remove the seat track motor assembly it must be in the correct position; if it does not move manually rotate the drive tube when supplying power. Place the outboard track in its forward position to let two teeth along the retainer clip show and record both track C-channel positions on the plastic-coated slide before reinstallation. Begin by taking out the Driver Seat Module (DSM) when present after recording its connector positions while disconnecting the three memory position sensor electrical connectors. The necessary nuts and bolts require removal to separate the DSM with bracket together with wiring. To separate the drive tube from the seat track motor assembly you should remove the inboard seat track-to-upper support assembly lift link nuts and use locking pliers and a hammer when separation occurs. Start the seat track motor assembly removal process by removing the attached bolts and nuts from the seat track then gently unearth both support straps and outboard track. When these sensors exist they must be taken out by counterclockwise rotation. The memory seat position sensors should be set clockwise during installation to achieve correct alignment between the seat tracks so binding can be prevented. Secure the seat track motor assembly into position by placing the motor with the correct orientation and apply multi-purpose grease along its pivots. Seam the gears tightly together before installing the support straps directly on the height adjustment gears and placing the pinion cage into correct position. Position the outboard track then secure all components by tightening the bolts from the seat track motor assembly to the track at 12 Nm (106 lb-in) while the nuts reach 14 Nm (124 lb-in). Complete a second inspection of outboard track C-channel and plastic-coated slide index marks and resume the previous procedure if necessary. Secure the inboard track assembly with the drive tube touching the motor stub shaft and lift links properly engaged. Check that the alignment of index marks is correct after tightening inboard seat track-to-upper support assembly lift link nuts to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft). Mount the seat position sensor magnet assembly with a final torque value of 9 Nm (80 lb-in). The vehicle seat track should be positioned inside its mounting holes while maintaining free alignment between the pieces before linking memory seat components and installing the DSM. Complete the installation by fitting the seat while directing the driver seat from zero travel to maximum extent when memory seats are active.