Lincoln Aviator: Supplemental Restraint System / Removal and Installation - C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) shown, RH (right-hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
Refer to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Depower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Position the rear door weather-strip aside.
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Release the clips and remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.
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Fold the second row outboard seat to the easy entry position.
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Remove the tie down hook.
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Position the tie down hook bolt cover up
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Remove the tie down hook bolt.
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NOTE:
The seat is removed for clarity.
Release the clips and position the loadspace trim panel away enough to access the C-pillar side impact sensor.
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Remove the C-pillar side impact sensor.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Remove the C-pillar side impact sensor.
Installation
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NOTE:
The C-pillar side impact sensor mating surfaces must
be smooth and allow for a flush attachment to each other.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Repower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
307-783Installer, Roll Pin
Rubber Mallet
Punch
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Removal
Remove the main control valve body...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the battery.
Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles with H7 AGM battery
Detach the battery vent hose from the battery tray...