Front Seat Backrest Cover Zipper Separated, Split or Broken – 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC

LINCOLN:

2015-2016 MKC

ISSUE:

Some 2015-2016 MKC vehicles built on or before 7/24/2015 may exhibit a front seat backrest cover zipper separated, split or broken due to excessive trim cover tension.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Inspect the front seat backrest cover zippers. Are any of the the zippers separated, split or broken? (Figure 1)
   

   

   
   Figure 1
   1. Yes – proceed to Step 2.
   2. No – the article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-10.
2. Check the vehicle build date. Was the vehicle built on or before 7/24/2015?
   1. Yes – proceed to Step 3.
   2. No – the article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 501-10.
3. Using a small screwdriver or equivalent tool, insert it into the zipper head while holding the zipper tab with pliers. Pull it taut and move the zipper head to the top of the seat cover on both sides of the map pocket.
4. Inspect the zipper teeth for any damage. Are the teeth damaged?
   1. Yes – replace the front seat backrest cover. Proceed to Step 5.
   2. No – the front seat backrest cover can be reused. Proceed to Step 5.
5. Remove the front seat backrest cover. Refer to WSM, Section 501-10.
6. Remove the front seat backrest frame trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-10.
7. Modify the front seat backrest frame trim panel using a box cutter.
   1. Trim 10 mm (3/8″) off each rib in the four highlighted areas. (Figure 2)
      
      

      

      
      
      Figure 2
   2. Trim 7 mm (9/32″) off the panel edges in the highlighted areas to make it even with the panel notches. (Figure 3)
      

      

      
      Figure 3
      1. Dimension A is 135 mm (5 5/16″). (Figure 3)
      2. Dimension B is 7 mm (9/32″). (Figure 3)
   3. Sand or file the outer edges to remove any burrs or sharp edges.
8. Install the front seat backrest frame trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-10.
9. Install the front seat backrest cover. Refer to WSM, Section 501-10. Make sure the zipper heads are unzipped to the top of the cover on both sides before installing. Close the zipper trim cover in the following sequence without any horizontal loading.
   1. Zip the outboard zipper halfway.
   2. Zip the inboard zipper all the way.
   3. Zip the outboard zipper all the way.

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