Front Seat - Cushion Sag

Article No.
92-16-1

07/29/92

SEAT - FRONT CUSHION "SAG" - SPLIT BENCH SEAT - POLICE UNITS



FORD:
1990-91 CROWN VICTORIA

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1990-91 GRAND MARQUIS

ISSUE:
The front seat cushion may "sag" and not provide enough support resulting in operator discomfort. When under heavy occupant pressure, the front portion of the cushion spring "Flex-o-lator" is pressed against the top edge of the cushion frame ramp, causing the "Flex-o-lator" wire(s) to separate.

ACTION:
Install a new design seat spring assembly with a lower positioned cushion frame ramp. Refer to the following procedure for service details.


SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Remove the front seat and track assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Section 41-01 in the Service Manual for details.

2. Remove the front seat back. Refer to Section 41-30 of the Service Manual for details.

3. Remove the front seat cushion trim, cover and pad. Refer to Section 41-60 of the Service Manual for details.

4. Inspect the "Flex-o-lator" for damage (cuts/breakage) and observe the following:

a. If the "Flex-o-lator" is cut/broken, replace the complete seat cushion frame assembly with a 1992 design heavy duty steel frame assembly. Remove all electrical wiring and switches, if so equipped, and transfer to the new cushion frame assembly.

NOTE:
THE "FLEX-0-LATOR" IS PART OF THE CUSHION FRAME ASSEMBLY.

5. Install the seat cushion trim pad and cover. Refer to Section 41-60 of the Service Manual for details.

6. Install the seat back. Make sure the retaining screws are torqued to 22-32 lb.ft. (30-43 N-m). Refer to the section 41-30 of the Service Manual for details.

7. Install the complete seat and track assembly in the vehicle. Make sure the seat track-to-floor pan retaining bolts/nuts are torqued to 14-17 lb.ft. (18-24 N-m). Refer to section 41-01 of the Service Manual for details.



WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
921601A Remove Seat, Inspect And 0.5 Hr.
Install Seat
921601B Remove Seat, Inspect, 1.0 Hr.
Replace Cushion Frame
Assembly And Install Seat
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7063100 30
OASIS CODES:
101000