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Lincoln Aviator: Supplemental Restraint System / Removal and Installation - Driver Airbag

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.

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).

Depower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).

At the side of the steering wheel cover, locate the hole and insert a 3 mm (0.125 inch) hex bit.

NOTE: The driver airbag has been removed for clarity.
Contact the hex key to the spring clip.

1. Push in on the steering wheel spring clip to release the driver airbag retainer.
1. Pull the driver airbag out and separate it from the steering wheel.

At the side of the steering wheel cover, locate the hole and insert a 3 mm (0.125 inch) hex key.

NOTE: The driver airbag has been removed for clarity.
Contact the hex key to the spring clip.

1. Push in on the steering wheel spring clip to release the driver airbag retainer.
1. Pull the driver airbag out and separate it from the steering wheel.

Disconnect the driver airbag electrical connectors and remove the driver airbag.

Installation

WARNING: Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an accidental Supplemental Restraint System deployment. Make sure the restraint system is depowered before reconnecting the component. Refer to the Supplemental Restraint System depowering General Procedure in section 501-20B. Failure to precisely follow depowering instructions could result in serious personal injury from an accidental deployment.

Connect the driver airbag electrical connectors.

Align the driver airbag to the steering wheel and push in, engaging the driver airbag retainers to the spring clips.
- After installation, pull the driver airbag from the 3 and 6 o'clock positions to make sure it is retained in the steering wheel.

Repower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).

Removal and Installation - C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor

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Removal and Installation - Driver Knee Airbag

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Particulate Filter System

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 PCM P226D:00 Particulate Filter Deteriorated/Missing Substrate Bank 1: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RA PCM P226E:00 Particulate Filter Deteriorated/Missing Substrate Bank 2: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RA PCM P242F:00 Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation (Bank 1): No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RA PCM P243A:00 Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation (Bank 2): No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RA PCM P243B:00 Particulate Filter Restriction - Forced Limited Power (Bank 2): No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RA PCM P2452:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor A Circuit: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2453:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2454:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor A Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2455:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor A Circuit High: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2456:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor Circuit A Intermittent/Erratic: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P245E:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor B Circuit: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P245F:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2460:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor B Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2461:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor B Circuit High: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2462:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor Circuit B Intermittent/Erratic: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P246C:00 Particulate Filter Restriction - Forced Limited Power (Bank 1): No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RA PCM P2CE5:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor C Circuit: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2CE6:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor C Circuit Range/Performance: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2CE7:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor C Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2CE8:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor C Circuit High: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2CE9:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor Circuit C Intermittent/Erratic: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2CEA:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor D Circuit: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2CEB:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor D Circuit Range/Performance: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2CEC:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor D Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2CED:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor D Circuit High: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM P2CEE:00 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor Circuit D Intermittent/Erratic: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM U0601:00 Lost Communication With Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor A: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM U0602:00 Lost Communication With Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor B: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM U0696:00 Lost Communication With Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor C: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC PCM U0697:00 Lost Communication With Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor D: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test RC Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Principle of Operation

WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and wheel and tire size may change the handling characteristics of your vehicle and may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system...

Seatbelt Height Adjustment

WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Slide the adjuster up to raise the belt. Press the button and slide it down to lower the belt.