Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Air Suspension Compressor

Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Air Suspension Compressor

Removal

WARNING: Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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

If installing a new air suspension compressor, connect the scan tool and upload the module configuration information from the SUMA.
Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).

Depressurize the air suspension system.

Remove the RH front fender splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

Position the air suspension compressor assembly.
1. NOTE: The lower retainer is located toward the front of the vehicle. Limited accessibility.
  Remove the retainers.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
1. Position the air suspension compressor assembly down and out of the fender.
1. Support the air suspension compressor assembly using mechanics wire.

Disconnect the air suspension control module electrical connector.

NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

NOTE: Air lines are color coded and must be installed in the same location from which there were removed.
Disconnect the air suspension compressor assembly air lines and remove the air suspension compressor assembly.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

When installing a new air suspension compressor, it must be configured (using vehicle as-built data or module configuration information retrieved earlier in this procedure). Refer to the scan tool instructions to carry out PMI.
Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).

Calibrate the suspension system. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.

General Procedures - Air Suspension System Depressurize and Pressurize

Pressure release Assemble the following items: Shut off valve Pressure regulator with gauge R-134a low side refrigerant line fitting Air line male quick connect fitting Position the vehicle on a hoist...

Removal and Installation - Air Suspension Reservoir

Removal WARNING: Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure...

Other information:

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Body and Frame

The body consists of the following: Front bumper constructed of high-strength aluminum Rear bumper constructed of Boron and HSLA ultra high-strength steels Front frame rails constructed of high-strength aluminum Rear frame rails constructed of Boron ultra high-strength steel Fender reinforcement tube constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 800 high-strength steel Cast aluminum fender apron assembly Liftgate outer panel constructed of mild steel Body structure constructed of Boron, Dual Phase (DP) and high-strength steels Roof panel reinforcements constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 600 and mild steel Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors and hood Bodyside outer panels constructed of mild steel Steel hood hinges Mastic pads used on floor pan for sound deadening Front End Panel Margining NOTE: Margining specifications apply to left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) side of the vehicle unless stated...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Information on T Type Tires

T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. T type tires have some additional information beyond those of P type tires; these differences are described below: T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association, that is intended for temporary service on cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans and light trucks...

Fastening the Seatbelts

The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure that you securely fasten the tongue in the buckle.

Lincoln Aviator. Fastening the Seatbelts

To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.