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Lincoln Aviator: Body Closures / General Procedures - Liftgate Alignment

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Materials

Name Specification
Seam Sealer
TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM		 -
 

Adjustment

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All alignments

  1. Open the liftgate.
  1. Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
  1. Remove the luggage compartment spare tire cover.
  1. Position the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside.
  1. Remove the liftgate scuff plate trim panel.
    1. Release the liftgate scuff plate trim panel clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    1. If equipped
      Disconnect the keyless entry rear antenna electrical connector.
  1. Remove the liftgate striker.
    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment

  1. Loosen the bolts.
    Loosen:
       :   2 turn(s)
  1. Carefully close the liftgate.
  1. Adjust the liftgate as required.
  1. Carefully open the liftgate.
  1. Tighten the bolts.
    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

Liftgate in and out alignment

  1. Adjust the stops.
  1. On both sides
    1. Remove the retainer.
    1. Gently pull and remove the drip moulding cover.
  1. On both sides
    Remove the hinge cover.
  1. Carefully close the liftgate.
  1. On both sides
    Loosen the bolts.
    Loosen:
       :   2 turn(s)
  1. Adjust the liftgate as required.
  1. On both sides
    Tighten the bolts.
    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
  1. On both sides
    Apply seam sealer.
    Material: Seam Sealer / TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM

All alignments

  1. Inspect the body-to-liftgate door alignment.
  1. Install the position aside and removed components.
  1. If equipped with power liftgate, carry out the power liftgate initialization.
    Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).

    General Procedures - Hood Alignment

    Adjustment NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. All alignments Remove the hood latch. Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...

    General Procedures - Power Liftgate Initialization

    Initialization Disconnect the battery or remove the RGTM fuse(s). Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures)...

    Other information:

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    Lincoln Aviator. Remote Control

    The passive key operates the power locks and the remote start system. The passive key must be in your vehicle to use the push button start.

    Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the passive key is inside your vehicle.

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