Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Frame and Mounting / Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System / Description and Operation - Frame Assembly - Overview

Lincoln Aviator: Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System / Description and Operation - Frame Assembly - Overview

Overview

The front subframe is bolted to the body and is used to:

aid in structural support.
provide mounting surfaces for the steering gear.
provide mounting surfaces for the front suspension lower control arms, the engine mounts and for the front stabilizer bar.

The rear subframe is bolted to the body and is used to:

aid in structural support.
provide mounting surfaces for the rear suspension lower arms and upper arms.

The transmission support crossmember is bolted to the body and is used to:

provide support to transfer case and transmission.

For body dimension specifications,
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).

Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System

Removal and Installation - Front Subframe

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-F070Support Bar, EngineTKIT-1999A-F/LTTKIT-1999A-FM/FLM Removal NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems...

Other information:

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Battery Disconnect and Connect

Disconnect NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and connected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to allow the PCM to relearn the adaptive strategy values. NOTE: When disconnecting the battery to interrupt power to the vehicle electrical system, disconnect the battery ground cable(s)...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Third Row Seats - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation System Diagram Item Description 1 SCMJ 2 HS-CAN1 3 PCM 4 Liftgate Ajar Switch 5 Power Fold Seat Control Switch 6 Power Folding Seat Motors 7 Hall-Effect Sensors 8 Motors 9 MS-CAN 10 GWM 11 BCM Network Message Chart SCMJ Network Input Messages Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose Vehicle speed PCM The vehicle speed is one of the inputs the SCMJ requires to enable the power folding seat feature...

Activating Intelligent Access

The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the door or luggage compartment you intend to lock or unlock.

At a Door

Electronic door handles are on each door. Gently depress the switch inside the exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. An unlock symbol illuminates on the door window trim indicating your vehicle is unlocked.

Lincoln Aviator. Activating Intelligent Access