Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 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 2020-2026 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...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Reverse Braking Assist

What Is Reverse Braking Assist The system is designed to reduce impact damage or avoid a collision completely by using the sensors on the rear of your vehicle. The system functions when in reverse (R) and traveling at a speed of 1–7 mph (1.5–12 km/h)...

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.