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:
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aid in structural support.
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provide mounting surfaces for the steering gear.
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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:
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aid in structural support.
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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:
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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).
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:
System Operation
System Diagram - Networked Illumination - Doors
NOTE:
Not all vehicles come equipped with all the items listed
below. The door latch modules are identified as follows:
Left front door - DCME
Right front door - DCMF
Left rear door - DCMG
Right rear door - DCMH
Item
Description
1
MS-CAN
2
DCME
3
Light sensor
4
DCMF
5
DCMH
6
DDM
7
PDM
8
RF door lock switch
9
RF door window control switch
10
LF door window control switch
11
RR door window control switch
12
LR door window control switch
13
LF door lock switch
14
RR door lock switch
15
LR door lock switch
16
GWM
17
DCMG
18
LH front interior door latch switch
19
RH front interior door latch switch
20
LH rear interior door latch switch
21
RH rear interior door latch switch
22
LIN
23
LIN
24
HS-CAN1
25
BCM
26
Dimmer switch
27
Headlamp switch
System Diagram - Networked Illumination - Steering Wheel Switches
Item
Description
1
Light sensor
2
RH lower steering wheel switch
3
RH upper steering wheel switch
4
LH lower steering wheel switch
5
LH upper steering wheel switch
6
SIMA
7
Upshift paddle switch
8
Downshift paddle switch
9
HS-CAN2
10
GWM
11
HS-CAN1
12
LIN
13
BCM
14
Dimmer switch
15
Headlamp switch
System Diagram - Networked Illumination - Other Modules
Item
Description
1
FCIM
2
APIM
3
Light sensor
4
ACM
5
IPC
6
FDIM
7
without Touchscreen
8
FCDIM
9
RHVAC
10
RACM
11
LIN
12
HS-CAN1
13
MS-CAN
14
HS-CAN3
15
GWM
16
Dimmer switch
17
Headlamp switch
18
BCM
Network Message Chart
Module Network Input Messages - ACM, APIM, DCME, DCMF, DCMG, DCMH, DDM, FCIM, RACM, RHVAC, SIMA, GWM, IPC and PDM...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Knife
Materials
Name
Specification
Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
RH shown, LH similar...