Lincoln Aviator: Body Closures / Description and Operation - Body Closures - Overview
Overview
The power liftgate feature allows power opening and closing of the liftgate using any of the following methods:
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The front power liftgate switch (located on the instrument panel).
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The rear interior power liftgate switch (located on the bottom of the liftgate trim panel) (close only).
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The liftgate release switch (located in upper portion of the liftgate handle cavity).
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The power liftgate hands-free feature (if equipped).
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The liftgate button on a RKE transmitter.
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
RGTM
2
Front Power Liftgate Switch
3
Exterior Liftgate Release Switch
4
Anti-Pinch Switches
5
BCM
6
Left/Right Power Liftgate Motors
7
Power Liftgate Latch
8
Cinch Motor
9
Latch/Cinch Switches
10
Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Module
11
Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Sensors
12
Rear Interior Power Liftgate Switch
13
GWM
14
IPC
15
GWM
16
ACM
17
Release Motor
18
Motor
19
Position Sensor
Network Message Chart
RGTM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Liftgate request
BCM
Used by the RGTM to open/close the liftgate when the BCM receives a valid request from a programmed RKE transmitter or the passive entry feature...
Other information:
Your hybrid is equipped with standard
hydraulic braking and regenerative braking.
Regenerative braking is performed by your
transmission and it captures brake energy
and stores it in the high voltage battery.
You may also notice during extending
downhill driving that your engine continues
to run instead of shutting off...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand side (LH) shown, right hand side (RH) similar.
Lift the windshield wiper blade and arm assembly off of the windshield.
Rotate the blade towards the windshield until the blade is locked in position...