Lincoln Aviator: Body Closures / General Procedures - Liftgate Alignment
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All alignments
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Open the liftgate.
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Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
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Remove the luggage compartment spare tire cover.
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Position the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside.
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Remove the liftgate scuff plate trim panel.
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Release the liftgate scuff plate trim panel clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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If equipped
Disconnect the keyless entry rear antenna electrical connector.
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Remove the liftgate striker.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment
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Loosen the bolts.
Loosen:
:
2 turn(s)
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Carefully close the liftgate.
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Adjust the liftgate as required.
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Carefully open the liftgate.
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Tighten the bolts.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Liftgate in and out alignment
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Adjust the stops.
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On both sides
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Remove the retainer.
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Gently pull and remove the drip moulding cover.
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On both sides
Remove the hinge cover.
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Carefully close the liftgate.
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On both sides
Loosen the bolts.
Loosen:
:
2 turn(s)
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Adjust the liftgate as required.
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On both sides
Tighten the bolts.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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On both sides
Apply seam sealer.
Material: Seam Sealer
/ TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
All alignments
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Inspect the body-to-liftgate door alignment.
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Install the position aside and removed components.
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If equipped with power liftgate, carry out the power liftgate initialization.
Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
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)...
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:
WARNING: The 360 degree camera
system still requires the driver to use it in
conjunction with looking out of the
windows, and checking the interior and
exterior mirrors for maximum coverage.
WARNING: Objects that are close to
either corner of the bumper or under the
bumper, might not be seen on the screen
due to the limited coverage of the camera
system...
WARNING: Do not connect wireless
plug-in devices to the data link connector.
Unauthorized third parties could gain
access to vehicle data and impair the
performance of safety related systems.
Only allow repair facilities that follow our
service and repair instructions to connect
their equipment to the data link connector...