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Lincoln Aviator: Supplemental Restraint System / Removal and Installation - Clockspring

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: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details .

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).

Remove the following items:
1. NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation.
  Remove the steering wheel.
  Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
2. Remove the steering column shrouds.
  Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

1. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
1. Remove the clockspring screws.
1. NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation.
  Remove the clockspring.

Installation

NOTICE: If installing a new clockspring, do not remove the clockspring anti-rotation key until the steering wheel is installed. If the anti-rotation key has been removed before installing the steering wheel, the clockspring must be centered. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

NOTE: Illustration shows the cancel tab in the off position.
Before installing the clockspring, position the turn signal stalk to the off position.
- Ensure the turn signal cancel tab is in the off position.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: This step is only necessary if adjustment or centralizing is required.
Adjust the clockspring.
Refer to: Clockspring Adjustment (501-20 Supplemental Restraint System) .

NOTE: Remove the anti-rotation key from a new clockspring after installing the steering wheel.
Install the steering wheel.
Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).

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...

Other information:

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Vehicle Specific Body Construction

For recommended metal repair guidelines and recommendations, refer to the following illustrations and: For additional information, refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Specifications). Steel Type Legend Item Steel Type Color 1 Mild Steel Yellow 2 Bake Hardened Steel (BH) Light Blue 3 Solid Solution Strength Pink 4 High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Dark Blue 5 Dual Phase (DP) 500, 600 Class Steel Green 6 Dual Phase (DP) 700, 800, 900, 1000 Class Steel Fuchsia 7 Laminate Steel Teal 8 Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) Martensitic, Boron Red 9 Transformation Induced Plasticity Steel (TRIP) Gold 10 Aluminum Purple Front Structure Item Description Steel Type 1 Radiator support Magnesium alloy 2 Bracket High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 350 steel 3 Bracket Aluminum alloy 4 Suspension housing Aluminum alloy 5 Reinforcement High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 350 steel 6 Reinforcement Boron and Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel 7 Reinforcement Boron and Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel 8 Bracket Aluminum alloy 9 Side member assembly Aluminum alloy 10 Fender apron tube Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel Front Bumper Item Description Steel Type 1 Bumper assembly High strength aluminum Dash Panel and Front Fenders Item Description Steel Type 1 Crossmember Boron steel 2 Dash panel Mild steel 3 Cowl top panel Mild steel 4 Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel 5 Front crossmemembr extension Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel 6 Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel 7 Fender assembly (LH/RH) Bake Hardened (BH) 210 steel 8 Bracket Mild steel Body Side Inner Panels NOTE: Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Principle of Operation

WARNING: You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death...

Activating Intelligent Access

The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the door or luggage compartment you intend to lock or unlock.

At a Door

Electronic door handles are on each door. Gently depress the switch inside the exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. An unlock symbol illuminates on the door window trim indicating your vehicle is unlocked.

Lincoln Aviator. Activating Intelligent Access