Lincoln Aviator: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Upper Moulding

Removal

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

NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.

All vehicles

1. Remove the upper belt moulding screw at front of the door.
   

1. position the screw cap aside and remove the upper belt moulding screw at rear of the door.
   

1. Using a non-marring trim tool, disengage the moulding from the channel in the door and remove the moulding.
   

1. Position the glass run weatherstrip aside.
   

1. Remove the screw on the upper door frame.
   

Vehicles With: Keyless Vehicle System

1. Remove the LHF door window regulator and motor.
   Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   

All vehicles

1. NOTE: Standard front door upper moulding shown, keyless entry similar.

   • Remove the retainer clips and dislodge the 4way clip.
     
   • Remove the front door upper moulding.
     

1. NOTE: The keypad actuator can be serviced separately from the moulding if required.

   Remove the screws and detach the retainer clip.
   Torque: 8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)

Installation

All vehicles

1. • Install the 4way clip and the retainers
     
   • Install the front door upper moulding.
     

Vehicles With: Keyless Vehicle System

1. Connect the electrical connector.
   

1. Install the LHF door window regulator and motor.
   Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
   

All vehicles

1. Install the screw on the upper door frame.
   Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)

1. Reposition the glass run weatherstrip.
   

1. Install the upper belt moulding.
   

1. Install the upper belt moulding screw at rear of the door and install the screw cap.
   Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)

1. Install the upper belt moulding screw at front of the door.
   Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)