Lincoln Aviator: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) / Description and Operation - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Component Location
| Item |
Description |
| 1 |
RTM
|
| 2 |
Front Door Keyless Entry Antenna RH
|
| 3 |
PATS Center Antenna |
| 4 |
Keyless Entry Rear Antenna |
| 5 |
Front Door Keyless Entry Antenna LH
|
| 6 |
BCM
|
Overview
The PATS
deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the vehicle from starting
unless a valid programmed key is detected inside the vehicle when the
START/STOP button is pressed...
Other information:
Inspection
Remove the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
Check the wear patterns on the starter motor drive gear
and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal,
then install the starter motor...
Apply the parking brake.Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for
example,
no electrical power is available, you could
require an external power source to apply
the parking brake.
Using the key or a flat head screwdriver
4.7 in (120 mm), carefully open the access
cover under the arm rest console...