Interior - Front Seat Movement On Accel./Decel.
TSB 05-4-1603/07/05
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.
7. Install one (1) seat track clip as shown in (Figure 1) on the right side of track assembly. Position clip so the tabs are facing the front of the seat.
8. Install the second seat track clip as shown in (Figure 2) on the left side of track assembly. Position clip so tabs are facing the front of the seat.
NOTE
MAKE SURE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE IS STILL DISCONNECTED BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THE REINSTALLATION PORTION OF THIS PROCEDURE.
9. Lower the seat and reconnect the seat electrical connectors.
10. Position the seat and install the four (4) seat track mounting bolts. Torque to 30 lb-ft (40 N.m).
11. Install the four (4) seat track bolt covers.
12. Repower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in Workshop Manual Section 501-20B.
13. Prove out the SRS before releasing the vehicle to the customer. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-20B.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
050416A 2002-2005 0.7 Hr.
Explorer/Mountaineer
2003-2005 Aviator: Install
Clips Into Seat Track
(Includes Time To
Depower/Repower SRS)
One Seat (Do Not Use
With 61704A, 61704AT)
050416B 2002-2005 1.0 Hr.
Explorer/Mountaineer
2003-2005 Aviator: Install
Clips Into Seat Track
(Includes Time To
Depower/Repower SRS)
Both Seats (Do Not Use
With 61704A, 61704AT)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
78618B26 12
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