Lincoln Aviator: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - C-Pillar Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.

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

  1. Remove the loadspace trim panel.
    Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the second row seatbelt retractor and pretensioner anchor bolt and position the seatbelt aside.
    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
  1. Remove the C-pillar trim panel bolt.
    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

  1. Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
    1. Release the C-pillar trim panel upper clip.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    1. Pull downward and inward to release the C-pillar upper tab.
    1. Feed the second row seatbelt retractor and pretensioner through the opening in the C-pillar trim panel.

Installation

NOTE: During installation, make sure the seatbelt webbing is not twisted and the seatbelts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Inspect and position the rear door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the C-pillar trim panel.
  1. Check the seatbelt system for correct operation.
    Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

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    Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).   Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Module   DTC Description Action   BCM B11C4:23 Boot/Trunk Close Button: Signal Stuck Low   GO to Pinpoint Test C   BCM B1219:11 Interior Boot/Trunk Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   BCM B12E8:23 Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch: Signal Stuck Low   GO to Pinpoint Test C   BCM B144C:23 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Outer Handle Switch: Signal Stuck Low   GO to Pinpoint Test C   BCM B1495:11 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test J   BCM B1495:49 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test J   BCM B1495:55 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test P   RGTM B12E8:11 Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RGTM B144D:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 1: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144E:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 2: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144F:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144F:12 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144F:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144F:79 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Mechanical Linkage Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1451:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Centering Position Switch: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B1452:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RGTM B1452:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RGTM B1453:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B1454:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RGTM B1454:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RGTM B1455:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RGTM B1455:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RGTM B145D:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B145D:12 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B145D:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B1495:02 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:General Signal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test J   RGTM B1495:08 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failures   GO to Pinpoint Test J   RGTM B1515:77 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Commanded Position Not Reachable   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1515:97 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1555:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 4: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1556:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 3: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1557:11 Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1557:12 Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1557:13 Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM C1B14:11 Sensor Supply Voltage A: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM C1B15:11 Sensor Supply Voltage B:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM P0A2F:4B Drive Motor "A" Over Temperature:Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM P0A35:4B Drive Motor "B" Over Temperature:Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM U0101:87 Lost Communication with TCM: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test K   RGTM U0140:87 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test L   RGTM U0294:87 Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test M   RGTM U201A:55 Control Module Main Calibration Data:Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test Q   RGTM U2300:56 Central Configuration:Invalid/Incompatible Configuration   GO to Pinpoint Test Q   RGTM U3000:49 Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test Q   RGTM U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold   GO to Pinpoint Test N   RGTM U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold   GO to Pinpoint Test O Symptom Chart Symptom Chart: Power Liftgate Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

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