Lincoln Aviator 2020-2023 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Block Heater

Lincoln Aviator: Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Block Heater

Removal

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

Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).

Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.0L EcoBoost/3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ), Removal and Installation).

NOTE: Make sure the block heater wiring is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components.
Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.

Remove the block heater.
Torque: 32 lb.ft (44 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fill and bleed the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).

General Procedures - Engine Cooling System Flushing

Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Premium Cooling System FlushVC-1 ESR-M14P7-A Flushing WARNING: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system...

Removal and Installation - Coolant Outlet Connector

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Hose Clamp Remover/Installer Removal Remove the direct injection fuel rail LH. Refer to: Direct Injection Fuel Rail LH (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 3...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2023 Owners Manual: Using Apps on an Android Device

Select the apps option on the feature bar. If your device is connected via USB, switch Android Auto off. Pair your device. Start the apps on your device that you want to use through SYNC.Note: If you close the apps on your device, you will not be able to use them through the system...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2023 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Wheel and Tire Health and Safety Precautions

WARNING: Never inflate a tire that has been run flat without first removing the tire from the wheel to inspect for damage. A damaged tire can fail during inflation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury...

Emergency Locking

Each door has a backup power system which allows the door to function if your vehicle has no power. The system has a limited number of operations before the power is depleted and turns off. When the system turns off, the door remains open and unlatched and does not close.

If your vehicle has no power and the backup power system is turned off, you can close and secure your vehicle by manually resetting each door latch using a key in the position shown.