Lincoln Aviator: Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.0L EcoBoost/3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ) / Removal and Installation - Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH

Removal

NOTICE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.

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

Upper air cleaner outlet pipe

1. 1. Loosen the clamps and remove the upper air cleaner outlet pipe.
      Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

1. Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC inlet pipe.

1. Loosen the clamp remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.

Lower air cleaner outlet pipe

1. Remove the front undershield.
   Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 1. Detach the clips.
      
   2. Remove the nut.
      Torque: 25 lb.in (2.8 Nm)

1. NOTE: Use a 15mm socket located on the cast hex feature to rotate the drive belt tensioner counter-clockwise to release the belt.

   1. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise.
      
   2. Position the accessory drive belt aside.
      

1. • Disconnect the A/C wiring harness electrical connector.
   • Detach the wiring harness retainer.
     
   • Remove the lower bolt from the A/C compressor.
     Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     
   • Remove the bolts and position aside A/C compressor.
     Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. Remove the bolts from the lower air cleaner outlet pipe.
   Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

Installation

1. Inspect the turbocharger or engine air intake system components and clean, if necessary.
   

1. NOTE: All FEAD components and fasteners must be installed and torque before belt installation.

   NOTE: Check the A/C Compressor clutch assembly and crankshaft vibration damper assembly after installation. Lumps in the belt surface indicate ribs are out of pulley grooves and not fully seated in the A/C Compressor clutch assembly and/or crankshaft vibration damper assembly.

   After installation, make sure the accessory drive belt is correctly seated on all pulleys.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.