Lincoln Aviator: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Vehicles With: Phone as a Key / Removal and Installation - Bluetooth Front Exterior Antenna
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bluetooth front exterior antenna.
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Disconnect the bluetooth front exterior antenna electrical connector.
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Release the bluetooth front exterior antenna clip.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Using the diagnostic scan tool, carry out the remote function actuator (RFA) module self test.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the FCIMB.
Refer to: Front Controls Interface Module B (FCIMB) (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
The modem has a SIM. The
modem was enabled when your
vehicle was built and periodically
sends messages to stay connected to the
cell phone network, receive automatic
software updates and send vehicle-related
information to us, for example diagnostic
information...
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise
appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or
other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...