Lincoln Aviator: Maintenance / Opening and Closing the Hood
Opening the Hood

- Open the left-hand front door.
- Fully pull the hood release lever and let
it completely retract.
Note: This action releases the hood latch.
- Fully pull the hood release lever for a
second time.
Note: This action fully releases the hood.
- Open the hood.
Note: There is no secondary lever under the
hood.
Closing the Hood
WARNING: Make sure that you fully
latch the hood before driving. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
- For vehicles with a prop rod, fully stow
the prop rod prior to lowering the hood.
- Lower the hood and make sure it fully
latches.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale value.
There is a large network of authorized
dealers that are there to help you with their
professional servicing expertise...
Battery.
Engine oil filler cap.
Engine oil dipstick.
Brake fluid reservoir.
Engine compartment fuse box.
Engine coolant reservoir.
Air filter assembly...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design...
Removal
NOTE:
The LH and RH exhaust flexible pipes are covered in this procedure. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe(s) necessary.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...