Lincoln Aviator: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Vehicles With: Phone as a Key / Removal and Installation - Bluetooth B-Pillar Antenna

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: Left hand side shown, right hand side similar.

  1. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
    Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  1. NOTE: Seats removed for clarity.


    Remove the bluetooth B-pillar antenna.
    1. Disconnect the bluetooth B-pillar antenna electrical connector.
    1. Release the bluetooth B-pillar antenna clip.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Using the diagnostic scan tool, carry out the remote function actuator (RFA) module self test.

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    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.

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